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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>While the starting XV remains unchanged from the one that recorded a comprehensive 24-8 win over Australia two weeks ago, the Springboks have opted for three changes on the bench in their team to face Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Those changes see Elrigh Louw replace Duane Vermeulen with Andre Esterhuizen in for Warrick Gelant and Faf de Klerk returning as scrumhalf cover in place of Cobus Reinach.<\/p>\n

Springbok coach Nienaber said that an injury-free week meant that the Springbok management was able to keep their starting XV intact.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were in a fortunate position this week not to have any injuries, which allowed us the luxury of selecting the same starting team that ran out in our last match,\u201d said Nienaber.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also feel that this team offers us what we need against a physical Argentina outfit.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur first victory in Australia since 2013 gave us a lot of confidence, and I have no doubt that will boost the players\u2019 confidence going into this match, but that said we are expecting a bruising and intense battle against Argentina in front of a hostile crowd, and we have seen in the past how much confidence they draw from their fans at home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Commenting on the changes among the replacements, Nienaber said: \u201cOur plan from the outset was to give a few players a chance to prove what they can do and to build their Test experience, especially with the Rugby World Cup a year away, and there is no better opportunity to do so than in a match which essentially amounts to a semi-final for us if we want to win the tournament.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have fantastic depth within our squad with youth and experience, and it requires a fine balancing act to select a squad that we think will be the best for each match, while at the same time giving most of the players an opportunity to play.\u201d<\/p>\n

The match on Saturday kicks-off at 21:10 (SA time).<\/p>\n

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