Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reduced his squad from 41 to 25 players ahead of Saturday's Test against Portugal as he looks to give several players some rest before the start of the Rugby Championship.
Rassie Erasmus has stayed true to his word by fielding a completely new-look Springbok squad for Saturday's clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
The Springboks could do nothing but take their heartbreaking 25-24 loss to Ireland on the chin, as coach Rassie Erasmus admitted they simply weren't good enough in the first half.
Rassie Erasmus named the most experienced team in Springbok history when he retained the exact same 23-man matchday squad to face Ireland in the second Test in Durban on Saturday.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus let out a sigh of relief following the Springboks' hard-fought 27-20 victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus says that the Springboks aren't looking for revenge as they prepare to face Ireland in the first of two blockbuster Tests on home soil.