Flip van der Merwe will again call the line-outs when the Springboks play Scotland on Sunday. Van der Merwe has been picked at number five lock, with former Vodacom Bulls player Bakkies Botha slotting in next to him.
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Van der Merwe at 5, Engelbrecht on bench
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Springbok ready for clash against Samoa
The Springboks are ready for the clash against Samoa at Loftus tomorrow. Are you? The first game between Scotland and Italy kicks off at 2:15pm, with the game between the Boks and Samoa at 5:15pm.
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Reminder: Season tickets valid for test
Please note that most season tickets are valid for both this weekend’s test matches. Those that are not valid are: School coaches, north behind the post and Scholars, and south behind the post. Also note that Platinum Season ticket holders` season tickets are NOT VALID, as they will receive match day tickets and hospitality invitations.
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BBC reduce double-header ticket prices
The Blue Bulls Company (BBC) has reduced ticket prices by R100 giving fans the opportunity to watch two exciting international fixtures for just R250. The reduced rate applies to East Upper Stand (in the corner - Block AA and JJ) and South Lower Behind the Poles tickets for the Castle Lager Incoming Series double header at Loftus Versfeld on 22 June. The first game kicks off at 2:15pm followed by the Springboks in action at 5:15pm. The Castle Lager Incoming Series features hosts South Africa in a four nation tournament which includes Italy, Samoa and Scotland.
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VOLTBET Preview - South Africa v Scotland
The Springboks take on Scotland at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday and if conditions are good then the hosts should win at a canter.
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ACTION DOUBLE FEATURE
Meet the four captains of the teams competing in the Castle Lager Incoming Series. South Africa, Scotland, Italy and Samoa will contest the tournament on a log basis over the next three weeks. It all starts on 8 June in Durban, then moving to Nelspruit on 15 June, and finally coming to Fortress Loftus in Pretoria for the epic ACTION DOUBLE FEATURE finals.
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Eight Blue Bulls in Bok squad
Eight players from the Vodacom Blue Bulls have been included in the Springbok squad to tour Ireland, Scotland and England in November. Uncapped Jano Vermaak and Arno Botha has been part of the Springbok squad earlier this year, but is yet to play in a test match, while Lionel Mapoe, who will be on loan to the Vodacom Bulls in next year's Super Rugby series, is also included.