Tue Sep 10 13:53:00 UTC 2024: ## Springboks Rest World Cup Winners, Recall Grobbelaar for Argentina Clash
**Santiago, Chile** – South African rugby coach Rassie Erasmus has made a number of changes to his squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship clash against Argentina in Santiago on September 21st. While the team is on the cusp of winning their first Rugby Championship title since 2019, Erasmus has decided to rest several key players who helped the Springboks achieve victory over New Zealand last weekend.
The decision sees the return of hooker Johan Grobbelaar to the squad, with Malcolm Marx being the only other specialist hooker available. Grobbelaar has been absent from the recent wins over New Zealand.
Erasmus explained that the team has a policy of providing opportunities to a wider pool of players, and that the Argentina match will provide a challenging test for this group. He also emphasized the need to manage the workload of several key players who have been particularly active this season, including Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Damian de Allende, Cheslin Kolbe, and Willie le Roux.
The Springboks, currently leading the standings with 18 points, are confident that a victory in Santiago will secure the Rugby Championship trophy for the fifth time in their history.
The selected squad will see Manie Libbok, who featured in the Rugby World Cup in France last year, potentially getting a rare chance to play. Handre Pollard can cover the number 12 jersey, while utility back Canan Moodie is available for the number 13 position.
This clash in Santiago promises to be a fiercely contested match, with the Springboks facing a hostile crowd and a determined Argentina side.
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