Rassie Erasmus has barely spoken 100 words to Zachary Porthen, but his confidence in SA Rugby structures means that he is not afraid to hand the tighthead a Test debut against Japan.
The 21-year-old has played just five games for the Stormers in the URC, four of which have come this season, and played for Western Province in the Currie Cup.
However, it’s the glowing feedback from his time in the South African rugby system that has seemingly led to his maiden call-up to the Boks squad and subsequent first start against Japan.
“I don’t know him personally”
All this, despite
