Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, on the bench for the Springboks for the first Test against Ireland cover fullback, flyhalf and centre, thanks to his versatility. (Paul Harding/Gallo Images)
If the Springbok starting XV for Saturday ruffles few feathers, the Bomb Squad leans just a little the other way, says Rob Houwing.
For one renowned for his unconventionality and defiance of expectations (plus sometimes the rugby establishment), Rassie Erasmus has stuck noticeably to the straight and narrow in his latest Springbok starting selection.
FIRST TAKE | Rassie’s selection shows Ireland are World Cup-winning Springboks’ last box to tick
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