Springboks make 10 changes for Scotland Test, Embrose Papier to start at scrumhalf

Head coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the team that defeated England 45-21 last weekend. Papier, who had a strong United Rugby Championship season, is one of seven Bulls players in the starting lineup for the match at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. He will partner with fly-half Handre Pollard.

Other changes in the backline include full-back Aphelele Fassi and wings Edwill van der Merwe and Canan Moodie. Damian Willemse, one of five players retained from the England Test, moves from full-back to inside centre. The new front row will feature Boan Venter, Johan Grobbelaar, and Wilco Louw.

Lock Ruan Nortje is retained and will be joined by Cobus Wiese, while Evan Roos will play at No. 8. Flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit will captain the team in the absence of the injured Siya Kolisi. Veteran lock Eben Etzebeth is being rested after being a last-minute withdrawal from the England match due to concussion.

Erasmus stated that the changes are aimed at testing the squad's depth and providing opportunities for more players this season.