Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Louw to make their mark in Springboks' clash against Australia

South Africa has selected Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for his first test start at flyhalf for the Rugby Championship opener against Australia. Elrigh Louw also gets his first start at number eight. Coach Rassie Erasmus shows confidence in the relatively young players, aiming for a strong performance in Brisbane.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will start his first test as a flyhalf for South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. The move marks a significant show of confidence from coach Rassie Erasmus, choosing him over two-time World Cup winner Handre Pollard.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 22, who has made a notable impact as a substitute in prior tests, will be joined by Elrigh Louw, who also gets his first test start at number eight after strong performances for the Bulls. Erasmus emphasized the importance of Feinberg-Mngomezulu's goal-kicking and Louw's consistency.

Despite a poor historical record in Brisbane, Erasmus remains optimistic about the Springboks' chances, citing changes in both teams and emphasizing the importance of sticking to their game plan. Familiar faces like Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe, and Kurt-Lee Arendse fill other key positions.