Ex-All Blacks playmaker Stephen Donald believes that Cheslin Kolbe can be the Springboks’ Christian Cullen after he took the full-back role for the Japan clash.

With Aphelele Fassi and Damian Willemse on the sidelines, and Willie le Roux being eased out of the Test picture, head coach Rassie Erasmus has decided to put the 32-year-old in the 15 jersey.

It is only the second time that Kolbe has been selected in that position having also lined up at full-back against Ireland three years ago.

Whether it proves to be a long-term option for the Springboks, it remains to be seen, but