LISTEN: Sky reacts to the eight changes the Springboks have made
While the Springboks are licking their injury wounds, Sky gives his opinion on the state of the World Champions.
There seems to be a buzz of excitement for talented young utility back Canan Moodie, who will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
Head coach Jacques Nienaber has included eight new players in the starting team for the Rugby Championship Test.
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The 19-year-old Moodie earns his first start on the right wing in a positional switch with Warrick Gelant.
Sky is a huge Springbok supporter and had his say on what the eight changes truly represent for the Springboks.
Listen to Sky's opinion on the changes to the team as they take on Australia this weekend:
Other changes to the Boks sees Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am, and Pieter-Steph du Toit all ruled out due to injury.
Elton Jantjies also injured his hand and was not available for selection this weekend.
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In comes Damian Willemse, who will move from fullback to flyhalf, and Jesse Kriel will slot in at centre.
Listen to Nienaber's thoughts ahead of the game:
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