The Springboks are set to tackle Japan at Wembley Stadium this Saturday in the first of five November Tests, which will have a significant impact on their World Rugby rankings.
South Africa cannot improve their No 1 ranking position this weekend due to the lowly position of Japan, but they will want to ensure they avoid any shock result at all costs.
It means that Rassie Erasmus is unlikely to name a completely ‘second-string’ side, but he will probably want to enable some of the ‘newer’ members of the squad the opportunity to bank some more game-time.
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