Springboks Make Two Late Changes for 2nd Test Against New Zealand
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu replaces Handre Pollard after a calf strain, and Cheslin Kolbe returns after a knock as South Africa reshuffles its backline.
- On Saturday, wing Cheslin Kolbe and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will start for South Africa in the second Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
- Head coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed flyhalf Handre Pollard is out with an unspecified "niggle" from Wednesday's training, while Kolbe returns after being passed fit following a knock.
- Providing additional backline cover, Manie Libbok joins the replacements bench, while Kurt-Lee Arendse drops out of the matchday 23 entirely to accommodate the roster adjustments.
- Seeking to recover from the All Blacks' 33-16 victory in the first of four Tests, the Springboks must win this weekend to remain in contention for the series.
- Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his 100th appearance, and Ox Nche is set to wear the green and gold a 50th time for the team in this critical matchup.
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The Toronto Star
Springboks make two late changes for 2nd test against New Zealand
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa withdrew backs Handré Pollard and Kurt-Lee Arendse on Friday from the second test against New Zealand this weekend.
Beat last week in Johannesburg, South Africa challenges New Zealand this Saturday in Cape Town for the second game of the event tour.
Kolbe and Feinberg-Mngomezulu handed Boks starting roles for All Blacks clash
The Springboks have been forced into two late changes for Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks, with Cheslin Kolbe returning to the starting lineup and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu stepping in at flyhalf, Cape {town} Etc reports. The changes come just days after South Africa’s opening match against New Zealand in Johannesburg, with the second encounter set to take place at... Read more → The post Kolbe and Feinberg-Mngomezulu handed Boks …
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France24Kolbe back as Springboks change two for All Blacks Test
Originally excluded due to a knock he received in the first Test loss last weekend, Kolbe has fully recovered, according to head coach Rassie Erasmus. The inclusion of Kolbe means Kurt-Lee Arendse, who left the field early in the first encounter due to concussion, drops out of the matchday 23. Erasmus added that recalled fly-half Handre Pollard picked up an unspecified "niggle" in training on Wednesday, ruling him out. Feinberg-Mngomezulu, demot…
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