Nick Mallett has questioned one selection from Rassie Erasmus for the Springboks’ clash with the Wallabies in Perth.
The head coach made 13 changes to his team ahead of the showdown, with only Ethan Hooker and Eben Etzebeth retaining their starting roles following the victory over the All Blacks in Baltimore.
Verdict on Rassie Erasmus’ selections
Mallett understands why Erasmus made the alterations following four consecutive Tests against New Zealand but believes the coach got the make-up of his back-row wrong.
“Rassie certainly wanted a mobile front row, and we had that. I thought their ability around the field, on defence,
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