Fourie made his Test debut in Bloemfontein against Wales as a replacement loose-forward.

Fourie will play off the bench tomorrow, but will come out as a replacement hooker and cover for Malcolm Marx.

The 37-year-old Fourie has played the majority of his rugby in the number two jersey and he looks forward to slotting into the role again.

“In my 16 years as a professional rugby player I've played more at hooker than flanker, so I am more experienced at hooker.

“Throwing in the lineouts is only a small part of the game. There are many other areas to the game too. That said, I've been training hard, and it has been going well, so I'm looking forward to this chance.

“Some people may think it is negative to be a utility player, but I think it is great for the team if you have a player who can cover two or three positions.

“There is excitement but pressure as well to keep my game up," said Fourie.

“When I came back to South Africa last year, I didn't think I'd be sitting here with a Springbok on my chest, so hopefully I can go out there, do my best.”

Saturday’s crucial Test at the Allianz Stadium kicks off at 11:35.

Wallabies - 15 Reece Hodge, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Jed Holloway; 5 Matt Philip, 4 Rory Arnold; 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 James Slipper (captain).

Replacements - 16 David Porecki, 17 Scott Sio, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Darcy Swain, 20 Rob Leota, 21 Pete Samu, 22 Jake Gordon, 23 Andrew Kellaway.

Springboks - 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Franco Mostert, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff.

Replacements - 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Kwagga Smith, 20 Duane Vermeulen, 21 Cobus Reinach, 22 Frans Steyn, 23 Warrick Gelant.

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