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Rugby: Esterhuizen will lead Boks against Australia

# Rugby: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made 13 changes to his starting team for Sunday’s one-off Test against Australia in Perth. Centre André Esterhuizen will lead the team, with only lock Eben Etzebeth and wing Ethan Hooker retaining their places from the final Test against the All Blacks. The new front row consists of Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Zachary Porthen, and Johan Grobbelaar, while Etzebeth, Franco Mostert, Paul de Villiers, Elrigh Louw, and Marco van Staden comprise the forward pack. Herschel Jantjies and Handré will be the half-back pairing.