Evergreen Vermeulen remains Boks' go-to captain: 'It wasn't a tough decision'
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Kleyn debuts for Boks against Australia in Championship opener
PRETORIA :South Africa will hand a debut to former Ireland international lock Jean Kleyn, while flyhalf Manie Libbok and flanker Marco van Staden make their first starts against Australia in their Rugby Championship opener in Pretoria on Saturday.
Munster lock Jean Kleyn to make Springboks debut against Australia
Former Ireland and current Munster lock Jean Kleyn will make his South Africa debut on Saturday after being named in the Springboks team to face Australia in their Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener.
LIVE | Vermeulen to lead Springboks against Wallabies, Libbok starts
Duane Vermeulen will lead the Springboks for the third time in their opening Rugby Championship clash against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Bok flyhalf poser: Libbok in inside lane to start against Wallabies at Loftus?
With the news that Springbok flyhalf incumbent Handre Pollard will miss the upcoming Rugby Championship, the world champions need a new No 10 to start against Australia at Loftus Versfeld on 8 July.
Springboks have options when replacing injured captain Kolisi
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has plenty of captaincy options when it comes to stand-ins for injured skipper Siya Kolisi during the Rugby Championship in July.
Nienaber says Boks on track for Rugby Championship: 'Things are coming together nicely'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says they are on track with their preparations for the upcoming Rugby Championship.