Zachary Porthen will become the youngest prop to debut for the Springboks in the professional era when he runs onto the field in London on Saturday.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith with his core group, making only a handful of tweaks to his squad for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Wembley.
Rising stars Zach Porthen, JC Mars, Divan Fuller, Asad Moos and Kyle Smith have all signed contract extensions with Stormers Rugby and are poised to continue their transition to the senior ranks.
Tighthead prop Zachary Porthen is thriving under the tutelage of senior front-row powerhouses at Western Province in his maiden Currie Cup campaign.
Zachary Porthen will lead the Junior Springboks into action against New Zealand in the opening round of the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship at the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Bokarina, Australia, on Thursday.