The Springboks and England are facing a series of late changes ahead of their highly anticipated match at Ellis Park. George Furbank, England's fullback, has been rushed to the hospital with appendicitis, forcing Marcus Smith to take his place in the 15 jersey.

Siya Kolisi, the Springboks' star flanker, and Eben Etzebeth, their experienced lock, have both been ruled out of the match due to injuries. Pieter-Steph du Toit will shift from flank to lock, while Cameron Hanekom is moving from the bench to start in the No 7 jersey. Paul de Villiers will make his debut in the No 6 jersey, and Ben-Jason Dixon and Cobus Wiese are likely to join the bench.

According to TheSouthAfrican, the Springboks' new lineup will be: Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel (c), Damian De Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Manie Libbok, Grant Williams, Jasper Wiese, Cameron Hanekom, Paul de Villiers, Ruan Nortje, Pieter-Steph Du Toit, Thomas Du Toit, Malcolm Marx, and Ox Nche. The replacements include Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Gerhard Steenekamp, Zachary Porthen, Marco van Staden, Cobus Wiese, BJ Dixon, Cobus Reinach, and Andre Esterhuizen.

England's likely changes include: Marcus Smith, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Tommy Freeman, Seb Atkinson, Cadan Murley, Fin Smith, Jack van Poortvliet, Ben Earl, Tom Curry, Ollie Chessum, George Martin, Alex Coles, Joe Heyes, and Jamie George (c).

The officiating team consists of James Doleman (referee), Andrew Brace, and Pierre Brousset (assistant referees), and Richard Kelly (TMO). The Springboks and England have a rich history, with 47 matches played between the two teams, resulting in 29 wins for South Africa, 16 losses, and 2 draws.

The match is set to kick off at 17:40, and fans are eagerly anticipating the competition. The new lineup changes will undoubtedly bring excitement and unpredictability to the game.

Siya Kolisi & Eben Etzebeth withdrawn from Bok team. PSDT goes to lock, Cameron Hanekom and Paul de Villiers to start on flanks. BJ Dixon, Cobus Wiese to bench. George Furbank out for England. No news on replacement yet but might be Marcus Smith to start at 15.

The South Africans will be watching closely as their team takes the field with new faces. The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable.

Key Facts

  • George Furbank was taken to hospital with appendicitis.
  • Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth were ruled out of the match due to injuries.
  • Pieter-Steph du Toit will move from flank to lock.
  • Cameron Hanekom will start in the No 7 jersey.
  • Paul de Villiers will make his debut in the No 6 jersey.
  • The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:40.

The rivalry between South Africa and England is legendary, with the Springboks' win percentage standing at 61.7% against England's 40%.

England's Marcus Smith may replace George Furbank in the 15 jersey. The South Africans will be monitoring the situation closely as the match approaches. The energy in the air is electric, and fans are ready for the thrilling competition ahead.