Kolisi returns as Springboks blood three debutants against Georgia

SPRINGBOK head coach Rassie Erasmus will unleash three more debutants this weekend against Georgia, with Neethling Fouché, Boan Venter and Marnus van der Merwe all set to feature in Test rugby for the first time.

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That will bring the new caps unleashed over the three Tests to seven players as the world champions continue to expand their depth in various positions, while staying on the winning path.

In another boost for the side, several senior players will get a last hit-out before the Rugby Championship as captain Siya Kolisi returns from minor niggles to lead the side for the first time this season. Kolisi is joined up front by lock Eben Etzebeth and flank Pieter-Steph du Toit. The surprise among the forwards is Cobus Wiese, normally a lock or flank, slotting in at No 8 for the match in the Mbombela Stadium (5.10pm start).