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Esterhuizen's hybrid threat boosts Boks

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August 15, 2025

SPRINGBOK supporters must wait until Saturday afternoon to see if centre André Esterhuizen will reprise his role as a hybrid player against the Wallabies in the opening Rugby Championship Test.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

Esterhuizen's hybrid threat boosts Boks

Esterhuizen was coy about giving anything away ahead of the duel as the world champions look to maintain their unbeaten run in the 2025 season against the Australians.

He will partner with outside centre Jesse Kriel at Ellis Park in what should be an exciting midfield combination next to scrumhalf Grant Williams and flyhalf Manie Libbok.

They will have the task to set the outside backs, wingers Kurt-Lee Arendse and Edwill van der Merwe, and fullback Aphelele Fassi in space on the attack.

“I can’t disclose that,” Esterhuizen said when asked about his hybrid role.

“We will have to wait and see.

“However, we are looking forward to an exciting game.

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