South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Saturday there will be no late changes to their team for this weekend’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final despite claims from France’s Raphael Ibanez.
Les Bleus team manager Ibanez had alleged earlier in the day the holders could field a different starting team to the one they have named for Sunday’s game in Paris.
On Friday, the Springboks announced Cobus Reinach and Manie Libbok would begin the game over experienced half-backs Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard.
“The team is announced,” Stick told reporters.
“We will stick with that,” he added.
Former France captain Ibanez’ doubts came after the Springboks were forced to alternate their lineup for August’s win
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