South Africa winger Brent Russell will make his first international start for two years in the one-off test against France at Newlands on Saturday.
The 26-year-old Russell has earned 22 caps, mostly as a replacement, having last started a test against Wales in 2004.
Russell comes in for the injured Breyton Paulse, loose forward Pedrie Wannenburg replaces the injured Schalk Burger and centre De Wet Barry will wear the number 12 jersey in place of Andre Snyman, who started at outside centre against Scotland.
Joe van Niekerk moves from number eight to openside flanker to accommodate Wannenburg.
"I have a suspicion that France might kick a lot and Brent can assist Percy Montgomery at the back," White said. "He has played fullback for most of his career and he also adds a lot of pace on the wing."
Russell was delighted with his recall. "It's definitely nice to get a start after two years," he said. "It's a big challenge and a tough game but I enjoy playing at Newlands."
Barry, who has played 38 tests, has not been part of the set-up this season and gets a chance to re-establish a place in the team with injuries to regular centres Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie.
"De Wet has been dropped before and knows that if he wants to stay in this team he will have to perform," White said. "He's had some time off and he is fresh, he's also a solid defender and besides a number six flank the inside centre makes the most tackles."
The loss of Burger, who faces neck surgery on Saturday to repair damaged vertebrae, is a massive blow for the team who are still trying to come to terms with the fact that he won't play again this season.
“There is not enough one can say about Schalk Burger," captain John Smit said. "Not only on the field but his contribution off it. On the field he always seems to be everywhere and it's like having three extra people. "He plays like a wild animal, with no fear for his own safety and if I was going to war he would be the first guy I would choose to have next to me."
South Africa team: 15 Percy Montgomery; 14 Brent Russell, 13 Wynand Olivier, 12 De Wet Barry, 11 Bryan Habana; 10 Jaco van der Westhuyzen, 9 Fourie du Preez; 8 Pedrie Wannenburg, 7 Juan Smith, 6 Joe van Niekerk, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Danie Rossouw; 3 Eddie Andrews, 2 John Smit (capt), 1O S du Randt.
Replacements: 16 Gary Botha, 17 CJ van der Linde, 18 Albert van den Berg, 19 Jacques Cronje, 20 Ricky Januarie, 21 Wayne Julies, 22 Gaffie du Toit.
