Springboks select Hendrikse brothers as halfback pairing against Wales

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Springboks select Hendrikse brothers as halfback pairing against Wales
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Loose forward Cameron Hanekom could make his debut off the bench against a Welsh side for whom he is also eligible to play

Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will start together at halfback in South Africa's Test match against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. Photograph: Steve Haag/Inpho/Steve Haag SportsScrumhalf Jaden is already a Rugby World Cup winner after helping South Africa to the trophy in France last year, but outhalf Jordan earns a third Test cap having debuted against Wales at Twickenham in June.

Prop Ox Nche has recovered from a gash above his knee to start alongside Thomas du Toit and hooker Johan Grobbelaar in the frontrow.Tadhg Furlong and Tom O’Toole return but Ryan Baird ruled out of Ireland’s game with FijiJean Kleyn plays his first Test this year next to fellow lock Franco Mostert, while Siya Kolisi captains the side from flanker with Elrigh Louw and number eight Jasper Wiese the other loose forwards.

“We selected a squad that shows a good mix of experience and youth, which is crucial as we look to maintain some consistency in selection, while at the same time giving guys like Jordan and Cameron, who have been exceptional at training on tour, a chance to show us what they can do,” Springbok coach

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