The Springboks started the season with a comfortable win over Wales, as expected, but the real challenge now awaits as a first-choice squad heads into action against Ireland in July.
Nevertheless, the Wales Test certainly served an important purpose as it exposed some newcomers to more Test action, and there were a few who particularly rose to the occasion.
Who were the Springboks’ big winners from Saturday
Edwill van der Merwe
In the absence of Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse, a gap opened up for Van der Merwe to fill, and he didn’t waste the opportunity.
The Lions…
