Two things can be true. You can appreciate the quality in the South Africa side that has been named for the second Test this weekend while concluding that it completely devalues the series.
Head coach Jacques Nienaber has made 14 changes to the starting XV that won 32-29 in one of the liveliest Test matches in recent times last weekend. In completely tearing up his squad for the second Test in Bloemfontein, he has ripped almost 200 Test caps out of the side.
Inspirational leader Siya Kolisi? Nowhere to be seen. Cheslin Kolbe? Sitting in the stands. World class front row of Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Frans Malherbe? With their feet up. It is a crying shame.
