www.springboks.rugby<\/a> and broadcast live on SuperSport.<\/p>\nNhleko has selected a new-look front row, with Corne Lavanga, Corne Weilbach (props) and Lukhanyo Vokozela (hooker) all getting a start. They replace Lamla Nunu, Sebastian Lombard and Tiaan Lange, who were the starting front trio against France.<\/p>\n
The only other change to the pack is due to an injury to No. 8 Cameron Hanekom, who has been one of the most outstanding South African forwards.<\/p>\n
Hanekom hurt his ankle against France and is replaced by Louw Nel, with Siya Ningiza and Gcino Mdletshe providing loose forward cover on the bench. Merwe Olivier also comes onto the bench as lock alongside Corne Rahl.<\/p>\n
Amongst the backs, scrumhalf Nico Steyn gets the starting nod in place of Neil le Roux, who is now set to join the action from the replacements\u2019 bench.<\/p>\n
Nhleko said the Junior Boks were mentally recharged and ready for Tuesday\u2019s big clash.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we\u2019ve managed to win three games, there is a feeling within the group that we have not played to our true potential,\u201d said Nhleko.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a sharp focus on getting our detail right, because if we do that then I believe we can increase our intensity and accuracy. Wales are a very well-coached and tactically astute side and they showed their big-match temperament by beating a good Italian team in front of their home fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Apart from the enforced change at No 8, the coach described the other changes as part of the overall plan.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy the end of the tournament we would have played four very physical matches inside the space of just over three weeks and we have worked to a plan to rotate the squad so we could manage the load of the players throughout the Series, as well as give all players an opportunity to play,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur bench and those not in the match day squad all know they have a specific job to perform, and I must add they have done that superbly, to provide quality opposition for the starting team during our training sessions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Nhleko cautioned that Wales will be an extremely tough nut to crack in Tuesday\u2019s late evening kick-off.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know what they will bring \u2013 they have a formidable team, a good kicking game and serious pace out wide \u2013 so our defensive effort will have to be top-class on the day and we must take our opportunities on attack.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, we have prepared well and are looking forward to the game. The\u00a0boys are in a good space and they see this game as another opportunity for an improved performance,\u201d said Nhleko.<\/p>\n
The Junior Springbok team to face Wales in Treviso: <\/strong><\/p>\n15 Donovan Don (Down Touch Griffons), 14 Katlego Letebele (Vodacom Bulls), 13 Ethan James (vice-captain, DHL WP), 12 Suleiman Hartzenberg (DHL WP), 11 Imad Khan (DHL WP),\u00a010 Sacha Mngomezulu (captain, DHL WP), 9 Nico Steyn (Lions), 8 Louw Nel (DHL WP), 7 Ruan Venter (Lions), 6 Paul de Villiers (DHL WP), 5 Reinhardt Ludwig (vice-captain, Vodacom Bulls), 4 Connor Evans (DHL WP), 3 Corne Weilbach (DHL WP), 2 Lukhanyo Vokozela (DHL WP), 1 Corn\u00e9 Lavagna (Vodacom Bulls).\u00a0Replacements:\u00a0 <\/strong>16 Tiaan Lange (Vodacom Bulls), 17 Juann Else (Vodacom Bulls), 17 Sivu Mabece (Vodacom Bulls), 18 Merwe Olivier (Vodacom Bulls), 19 Siya Ningiza (Cell C Sharks), 20 Neil le Roux (Vodacom Bulls), 21 Duran Koevort (DHL WP), 22 Latica Nela (SA Rugby Sevens), 23 Lamla Nunu (DHL WP), 24 Corn\u00e9 Rahl (Cell C Sharks), 25 Gcino Mdletshe (Vodacom Bulls).<\/p>\nIssued by SA Rugby Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Junior Springboks head coach Bafana Nhleko has made four changes to his starting pack and rotated his scrumhalves for Tuesday night\u2019s Under-20 Six Nations Summer Series Final against Wales in Treviso.<\/p>\n