Etzebeth will break Matfield's record of 127 caps for the Boks, while Libbok is backed to start after missing a crucial kick over the past weekend.

Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to flyhalf Manie Libbok.

Eben Etzebeth will set the record as the most capped Springbok of all time on in Nelspruit Saturday when he runs out at lock against Argentina, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired as starting halfbacks for the first time in the title-deciding match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at the Mbombela Stadium.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is sticking to his guns in support of Manie Libbok.  The flyhalf is in the starting line-up against Argentina in the crucial final Castle Lager Rugby

FLY-HALF MANIE Libbok was a surprise choice as South Africa made nine changes for a Rugby Championship title decider against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday. The final round showdown will see lock Eben Etzebeth win a record 128th Springboks cap, overtaking fellow forward Victor Matfield.

Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cheslin Kolbe are among those recalled by Rassie Erasmus after missing the defeat to the Pumas in Santiago del Estero. Manie Libbok, meanwhile, is backed despite his costly missed penalty in Argentina, forming a new starting half-back combination with Jaden Hendrikse.

Etzebeth is preparing to play in his 128th Test in Nelspruit and will overtake former secondrow colleague Victor Matfield

Lock Eben Etzebeth is set to become the most capped South African international of all time in the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday as the Springboks also offer a rare start to flyhalf Manie Libbok.

Eben Etzebeth will become the most-capped Springbok of all time when he runs out at lock in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship finale against Argentina in Nelspruit on Saturday.