As the Springboks prepare to face Scotland in Pretoria on Saturday, a handful of rookies will be eager to seize their moment and prove they belong at Test level.

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.

Rassie Erasmus is poised to become the most-capped Springbok head coach when South Africa faces Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, a milestone that underscores his significant impact on…