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South African player ratings: South Africa got back in the win column following their loss to Ireland a week ago as they downed a spirited Portugal side 64 - 21 in Bloemfontein.
South Africa have made 14 changes to their starting XV to face Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday from the one that lost to Ireland.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has added five players to the squad for the final Test of the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday. The 41-man squad includes seven uncapped players.
Andre-Hugo Venter is being tipped for great things at the DHL Stormers after playing 13 games off the bench in their title-winning 2021/22 United Rugby Championship campaign.
