Former Junior Springbok captain Zachary Porthen will make his Springbok debut against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday.
Interestingly, Cheslin Kolbe will be at fullback due to an injury suffered by Damian Willemse, while Franco Mostert will start at blindside flank, with Porthen starting at tighthead prop.
Kurt-Lee Arendse (wing), Franco Mostert (utility forward), and Lood de Jager (lock) reclaim their places in the starting XV after missing the last few matches due to injuries and a family bereavement. Gerhard Steenekamp (prop) and Johan Grobbelaar (hooker) are back among the replacements after last featuring in the 2024 Outgoing
