Junior Boks change up for Argentina rematch

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko has made several changes to the match-day squad for Sunday's World Rugby U20 Championship playoff clash against Argentina.

The match will determine who finishes in fifth place at the tournament after both sides failed to qualify for the knock-out stages.

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While skipper Zachary Porthen remains at tighthead prop, the front row sees Ruan Swart (prop) and Ethan Bester (hooker) brought into the starting XV.

There are changes in the loose trio, too, with JF van Heerden moving from lock to blindside flanker and Tiaan Jacobs returning at No 8.

In the backline, Tyloor Sefoor takes over the flyhalf duties to form a different halfback partnership with Asad Moos. Other rotations in the backline include Phillip-Albert van Niekerk back at the inside centre and Joel Leotlela at the right wing, while Michail Damon remains at fullback.

The bench shows a return to a split of five forwards and three backs, with the versatile Ezekiel Ngobeni included after missing the last two games following an injury he picked up against Fiji two weeks ago. Hassiem Pead is set to gain his first run off the bench.

Nhleko said there were several reasons for the team shuffle.

"A couple of the players haven't featured, and the rotation will give the team the opportunity to play Test match rugby against a quality Argentina outfit," said Nhleko.

"We also had injuries to Likhona Finca and Thabang Mphafi, both of who have been ruled out of the competition, and Josh Boulle just missed being ready by a few days.

Nhleko says his team want to finish the