Rassie Erasmus has made a habit of predicting what opposing coaches will try and do against the Springboks and he did it again this week against England.
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has explained the thinking behind the 12 changes and the opting for the traditional 5/3 split on his bench as he goes for broke against traditional old rivals England in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour test match at Twickenham on Saturday.
After a much-changed side at Murrayfield, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has backed his big guns for Saturday's massive clash against England at Twickenham.
The Springboks are aware of the challenge presented by the short turnaround between their Sunday fixture with Scotland and Saturday's Test against England in London.
England lock Maro Itoje believes his side has what it takes to beat the Springboks on Saturday, calling it an opportunity to "take control of the narrative".
Australia scored a late try to record a stunning 42-37 victory against England in what was another Twickenham thriller.