SA Rugby
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber retained the same starting XV for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.
SA Rugby says the selection is the most experienced in Springbok history with a combined total of 895 caps.
Fifteen of the players were part of the 2019 winning team that beat England four years ago in Japan.
It is also only the second time that Nienaber (and director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus) named an identical line-up in 64 Tests since they took charge of the team in 2018. The only other occasion was in the opening match of the 2019 tournament, which was lost 13-23 to New Zealand.
Coach Nienaber says competition for places in the team is very tight and the coaches had a few in-depth discussions before finalising the team.
Kick-off in France is Saturday at 9 p.m.
Springbok team to face England in Paris:
15 – Damian Willemse
14 – Kurt-Lee Arendse
13 – Jesse Kriel
12 – Damian de Allende
11 – Cheslin Kolbe
10 – Manie Libbok
9 – Cobus Reinach
8 – Duane Vermeulen
7 – Pieter-Steph du Toit
6 – Siya Kolisi (captain)
5 – Franco Mostert
4 – Eben Etzebeth
3 – Frans Malherbe
2 – Bongi Mbonambi
1 – Steven Kitshoff
Replacements:
16 – Deon Fourie
17 – Ox Nche
18 – Vincent Koch
19 – RG Snyman
20 – Kwagga Smith
21 – Faf de Klerk
22 – Handre Pollard
23 – Willie le Roux
