Rassie Erasmus somewhat surprisingly has handed Andre Esterhuizen the Springbok captaincy for Sunday’s one-off Test against Australia, giving the experienced centre his first opportunity to lead South Africa at international level.
Erasmus named a new-look Springbok team for the clash against the Wallabies, with Esterhuizen’s appointment one of the biggest talking points from the selection.
The Sharks star has previously captained his club side and has become an important member of the Springbok squad.
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Erasmus said Esterhuizen had earned the opportunity through his contributions both on and off the field.
“He captained the Sharks, and he has brought so much
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