
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has backed scrumhalf Morne van den Berg to start in South Africa's Test match this Saturday in Baltimore, according to The South African. Erasmus said the player had earned his place in the starting lineup. The decision gives van den Berg an opportunity in the number nine jersey as the Springboks prepare for the fixture.
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