If you missed it, you might assume that the Springboks monstered their Scottish counterparts with another brutal display of Bomb Squad powered brutality. And to a degree, you’d be right.
Marco van Staden was exceptional against Australia but missed out on selection altogether, while Duane Vermeulen and Pieter-Steph du Toit moved to the bench to make way for Kwagga Smith, Franco Mostert and Jasper Wiese.
Springboks back-rower Marco van Staden has named his new club 67 days after it was confirmed by Leicester that they had agreed on terms to release him early from his contract. The 27-year-old last featured for the Tigers nine months ago.
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that the club has 'agreed terms' with Marco van Staden, which will see the Springbok released from his contract early.
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has addressed how his management team went about the process of selecting players for his national alignment camps following an outcry over the omission of a number of players.
A number of Tigers players, including Dan Cole and Jasper Wiese, have also signed new contracts.
Leicester Tigers may already with have a replacement for Jordan Taufua, with Marco van Staden and the club very close to agreeing on a deal.
Springbok loose forward Marco van Staden of the Bulls was on Monday added to the Springbok training group and will join the rest of the squad immediately at their preparation camp in Pretoria.