Centre Damian de Allende will also become the third Springbok in the series to reach the career milestone of 50 Test caps. The other change is at scrumhalf, where Cobus Reinach replaces De Klerk, who has been ruled out due to a muscle strain in his leg. Nienaber opted to name three backs on the bench, with Morne Steyn (flyhalf) joining Herschel Jantjies (scrumhalf) and Damian Willemse (utility back). Should Steyn take to the field, it would mark a significant occasion for the player, as it would officially see him participate in back-to-back Lions series tournaments. Nienaber was also pleased to see Steyn back in the Bok jersey for the first time in years.

Source: News 24 August 03, 2021 12:00 UTC