South Africa will look to hit back in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series after New Zealand went 1-0 up with victory at Ellis Park.
A tremendous performance from the All Blacks saw them turn over their hosts 33-16 in the first Test, and another win here would ensure that Dave Rennie’s side cannot be beaten in this four-match series.
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The Springboks have recalled some of their most experienced figures, though. as Rassie Erasmus seeks a reaction from his squad as the tour relocates to Cape Town.
Another captivating contest could well be in store as this landmark series continues.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is South Africa vs New Zealand?
The second Test is due to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday 29 August at Cape Town Stadium.
How can I watch It?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch every game from the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour live on Sky Sports, while South African viewers can tune in via SuperSport.
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Team news
Siya Kolisi returns to captain the Springboks having been left out of the first Test squad, while Handre Pollard had originally been named at fly half before suffering a niggle in training. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu therefore retains the No 10 shirt, with Cheslin Kolbe also brought in to the starting side on Friday at Kurt-Lee Arendse’s expense.
The 39-year-old Deon Fourie is primed for his first international appearance since the 2023 World Cup final after being named as hooking cover for Malcolm Marx.
South Africa XV: 1 Ox Nche, 2 Malcolm Marx, 3 Wilco Louw; 4 Eben Etzebeth, 5 Ruan Nortje; 6 Siya Kolisi (capt.), 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8 Jasper Wiese; 9 Cobus Reinach, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu; 11 Ethan Hooker, 12 Damian de Allende, 13 Jesse Kriel, 14 Cheslin Kolbe; 15 Damian Willemse.
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Replacements: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Lood de Jager, 20 Andre Esterhuizen, 21 Cameron Hanekom; 22 Morne van den Berg, 23 Manie Libbok.
New Zealand are forced into two tight five changes after Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord suffered head injuries in the first Test. George Bower steps in for the former having impressed at loosehead off the bench, while Tupou Vaa’i slides a row forward from blindside to lock as Fabian Holland’s partner.
Simon Parker is therefore brought in on the flank, while Leroy Carter is preferred to Josh Moorby on the left wing.
New Zealand XV: 1 George Bower, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Tyrel Lomax; 4 Fabian Holland, 5 Tupou Vaa’i; 6 Simon Parker, 7 Luke Jacobson, 8 Ardie Savea (capt.); 9 Cam Roigard, 10 Ruben Love; 11 Leroy Carter, 12 Jordie Barrett, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 14 Will Jordan; 15 Damian McKenzie.
Repacements: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 Xavier Numia, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Peter Lakai; 21 Kyle Preston, 22 Anton Lienert-Brown, 23 Josh Moorby.
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