Aphelele Fassi is said to be the favorite to be the Springboks’ starting full-back against Wales. SARugbymag.co.za Reader.
In the absence of world champions such as Damian Willemse, Canan Moodie, Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse, our readers voted for their candidates to start in the new-look Bok back three.
Fassi looks set to feature for the Boks for the first time since 2022, with just over 23% of voters choosing the Sharks dynamo to start at fullback over Lions challenger Quan Horn.
Veteran Makazole Mapimpi brings much-needed experience to the new-look trio, with more than 26% of voters backing Mapimpi for his 42nd Test cap.
Almost 25% of voters believe Lions winger Edwill van der Merwe is ready to make his Bok debut, while our readers would probably prefer Jesse Kriel to start at outside center instead of the injured Lukhanyo Am.
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