Andre Esterhuizen is named captain of the Springboks for a one-off Test against Australia’s Wallabies. Multiple outlets report he will officially become the 68th captain in Springbok history when he leads the team in Perth on Sunday.
The South African and The Citizen both describe the selection as being made by coach Rassie Erasmus. One report notes the decision is somewhat surprising, while the other outlets frame it as part of a “new-look” Springbok side for the match. All accounts tie the captaincy specifically to this single Test appearance rather than a longer-term appointment, with Esterhuizen stepping into the role for the duration of the Perth fixture.
