Australia U20 head coach Chris Whitaker has made sweeping changes to the side that draw 29-all with New Zealand, fielding a new look side to face hosts South Africa U20.
Eight changes have been made to the starting side that drew with New Zealand U20 as both injury cover and to add more bulk, with Whitaker opting for a new look backline to take down down South Africa U20 at Nelson Mandela Stadium.
Australia U20 have had a five day turnaround following their draw, with Kaleb Ah-Colt and Jacob Veiru set to be rested for the clash - however Whitaker has confirmed both will be available for their third match against Argentina U20.
Eight changes have been made to the starting side, with Souths product Trevor King coming into the front row while Luca Cleverley joins Eli Langi and Beau Morrison in the loose forwards.
Whittaker has opted for a new look backline, with Finn Prass starting at flyhalf and handy Sevens product Sid Harvey shifting from wing to full back.
The result will also see Cooper Watters shift over to Harvey's place, with Nick Conway coming off the bench into the starting side in his place.
Whittaker will retain some continuity from last game on the bench, with Charlie Brosnan and Lipina Ata retaining their spots, while Joey Fowler will move to the finishing flyhalf position.
"[We're feeling] pretty good," said Whitaker to Rugby.com.au.
"There are a couple of forced changes - but we've also picked a bit of size up front, two second rowers on the bench. We've picked a five-eighth with a big kicking game.
"There's some tactical changes, but it's also about giving some guys some opportunities.
"The Boks, they're a big pack, very physical. We need to take our opportunities, be really solid around the contact area, be really accurate, ant take our opportunities when they come."
The team's matches against New Zealand U20, South Africa U20 and Argentina U20 will serve as their final competitive hit-outs ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy in June and July.
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha 12.10am AEST Wednesday 7 May
1. Finn Baxter (ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles)
2. Ollie Barrett (Western Force, Associates RUFC)
3. Trevor King (Queensland Reds, Souths)
4. Joe Mangelsdorf (NSW Waratahs, Sydney University)
5. Eamon Doyle (c) (NSW Waratahs, Sydney University)
6. Luca Cleverley (NSW Waratahs, Randwick)
7. Eli Langi (ACT Brumbies, Tuggeranong Vikings)
8. Beau Morrison (ACT Brumbies, Sydney University)
9. Hwi Sharples (NSW Waratahs, Sydney University)
10. Finn Prass (Western Force, Wests Scarborough)
11. Cooper Watters (NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs)
12. Malakye Enasio (ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles)
13. Xavier Rubens (Queensland Reds, Souths)
14. Nick Conway (Queensland Reds, Wests Bulldogs)
15. Sid Harvey (Australia Sevens)
Replacements
16. Lipina Ata (ACT Brumbies, Gungahlin Eagles)
17. Nick Hill (NSW Waratahs, Warringah)
18. Edwin Langi (NSW Waratahs, Eastern Suburbs)
19. Ollie Aylmer (ACT Brumbies, Gordon)
20. Charlie Brosnan (Queensland Reds, Brothers)
21. James Martens (Queensland Reds, GPS Rugby Club)
22. Joey Fowler (NSW Waratahs, Sydney University)
23. Boston Fakafanua (Western Force, Wests Scarborough)
