The Springboks

1. Beast Mtawarira
2. Bismarck du Plessis
3. John Smit (c)
4. Bakkies Botha
5. Victor Matfield
6. Heinrich Brussow
7. Juan Smith
8. Pierre Spies
9. Fourie du Preez
10. Morne Steyn
11. Bryan Habana
12. Jean de Villiers
13. Jaque Fourie
14. JP Pietersen
15. Ruan Pienaar

16. Chiliboy Ralepelle
17. Jannie du Plessis
18. Andries Bekker
19. Schalk Burger
20. Ricky Januarie
21. Adi Jacobs
22. Francois Steyn

The Wallabies

1. Benn Robinson
2. Stephen Moore
3. Ben Alexander
4. James Horwill
5. Mark Chisholm
6. Rocky Elsom
7. George Smith
8. Richard Brown
9. Luke Burgess
10. Matt Giteau
11. Peter Hynes
12. Adam Ashley-Cooper
13. Ryan Cross
14. Lachie Turner
15. James O’Connor

16. Tatafu Polota-Nau
17. Al Baxter
18. Dean Mumm
19. David Pocock
20. Will Genia
21. Quade Cooper
22. Drew Mitchell

The Springboks once again are able to field a very formidable side, that I believe is strengthened with the inclusion of Ruan Pienaar at fullbacl fro Frans Steyn. It adds an extra attacking dimension to the Boks, that doesn’t lose anything in it’s ability to kick back deeply and tactically. Expect more of the same from the Boks.

The Wallabies meanwhile are in disarray. Losing Nathan Sharpe robs them of their mongrel in the pack. He’s a player the Boks respect a lot, and losing him robs the Aussie pack of it’s hard edge. They may struggle to contain this star-studded Springbok pack. In the backs the loss of Berrick Barnes and Stirling Mortlock takes away so much of the Wallaby backline threats, and adds additional pressure to Matt Giteau who is struggling to find his best form.

On form, and on paper, this should be a comfortable victory to the Springboks.