Elton Jantjies last started against Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August, but has earned a long-awaited return to the No10 jersey after impressing off the bench in the last couple of Tests.
Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has also revealed that they believe Jantjies has the necessary skill-set to unlock the vaunted Scotland defence, with the experienced pivot renowned for his subtle touches and variety that he brings on attack.
“I know it sounds like a cliche, but I’ve always said it – it’s not about me as an individual, but rather about the team,” Jantjies stated on Wednesday.
“Yes, there is a responsibility on me to lead the boys in terms of certain aspects of our game and execute and align in what we want to achieve and what we’ve been working on as a group.
“We have to focus on playing against Scotland this week and can’t look at the past, because this week will pose a number of different challenges.”
