Aphelele Fassi is the favourite to start at fullback for the Springboks against Wales, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.
In the absence of world champions such as Damian Willemse, Canan Moodie, Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse, readers were polled on the candidates to start in a new-look Bok back three.
Fassi looks set to make his first appearance for the Boks since 2022, with just over 23% of voters selecting the Sharks dynamo to start at fullback ahead of Lions challenger Quan Horn.
Veteran Makazole Mapimpi offers much-needed experience to a new-look back three, with more than 26% of voters backing Mapimpi to earn his 42nd Test cap.
Almost 25% of voters believe Lions winger Edwill van der Merwe is ready to make his Bok debut, readers perhaps preferring Jesse Kriel to start at outside centre in place of the injured Lukhanyo Am.
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