Rassie Erasmus' much-changed Springbok side is not a gamble but another step in building the depth needed to defend their Rugby World Cup crown in 2027.

The Springboks have made wholesale changes to their matchday 23 to face Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, with coach Rassie Erasmus managing squad depth and injuries.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has laughed off suggestions that his wholesale team changes were a reaction to Scotland's recent victory, revealing the matchday 23 was locked in…