Papier gets first start for Boks as Whiteley ruled out against Scots


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 15 Nov 2018

Rugby Union - France v South Africa - Stade De France, Saint-Denis, France - November 10, 2018 South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scrumhalf Embrose Papier will make his first start for South Africa against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, the only change to the backline while the pack has undergone a significant reshuffle.

First-choice number nine Faf de Klerk has been released back to his English Premiership side Sale Sharks by prior arrangement, leaving coach Rassie Erasmus with inexperienced options in that position.

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