Springboks team: Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Wilemse bring up Test milestones as Rassie Erasmus makes Handre Pollard decision

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his strongest-possible side to face England, with World Cup-winning duo Damian Willemse and Cheslin Kolbe set to win their 50th Test caps.

The meeting at Ellis Park kicks off both sides’ respective Nations Championship campaigns, with the Boks looking to defend their place at the top of the World Rugby rankings.

Erasmus’ side also come into the Test off the back of a resounding 80-31 victory over the Barbarians in an uncapped fixture.

World Cup winners set for Test milestones v England

Erasmus has opted to go down the path most followed for the