Bok subs Reinach, Fourie eager to make impact: 'Can't sleep at night'

Springbok duo Cobus Reinach and Deon Fourie are hoping to make an impact off the bench against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Reinach, who has recovered from a hamstring injury, will provide scrumhalf cover for Jaden Hendrikse in his first Test of the year.

Fourie, who made his Springbok debut as a replacement flanker in the second Test against Wales in July, has been named as replacement hooker for Malcolm Marx.

Reinach, who last played for the Springboks against England in November last year, said he was raring to go.

"If you look at the way we train I don't think anyone is coming in cold," Reinach told the Springboks' official website.

"We go full on at training, as we train the way we want to play. I have also been part of the squad from the beginning of the season, so even though I haven't played in months I'm excited to get onto the park and play.

"It is really nice to be back, I'm so excited to get onto the field I can't sleep at night."

Fourie hasn't played hooker in recent times but it's not a position he's unfamiliar with.

"In my 16 years as a professional rugby player I've played more at hooker than flanker, so I am more experienced at hooker," said Fourie.

"Throwing in the lineouts is only a small part of the game. There are many other areas to the game too.

"That said, I've been training hard, and it has been going well, so I'm looking forward to this chance."

Fourie believes being a utility player counts in his favour.

"Some people may think it is negative to be a utility player, but I think it is great for the team if you have a player who can cover two or three positions."

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