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Springboks make late changes for second Test against All Blacks

South Africa have made two late changes for the second Test against New Zealand, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starting at fly half and Cheslin Kolbe on the right wing.

  • Handre Pollard is ruled out after picking up an injury in training on Wednesday.
  • Cheslin Kolbe has been passed fit to replace Kurt-Lee Arendse on the right wing.
  • The Springboks must win to keep the series alive after losing the first Test 33-16.

South Africa have made two late changes to their side for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Cheslin Kolbe now set to start.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu takes the place of Handre Pollard, who picked up an injury in training on Wednesday, at fly half and will retain the No 10 shirt having been dropped to the bench earlier this week.

Kolbe had originally been stood down with an injury niggle but has been passed fit to take the place of Kurt-Lee Arendse on the right wing. Manie Libbok is brought on to the bench by Rassie Erasmus to provide backline cover.

The Springboks saw a 12-match winning streak ended by the All Blacks’ 33-16 victory in the first of four Tests in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, and must win this weekend to remain in with a chance of winning the series.

Encounters in Johannesburg and Baltimore follow this weekend’s clash at the Cape Town Stadium.

Why this matters: The Springboks must win to keep the series alive after losing the first Test.

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