Kolbe returns as Springboks make two changes for All Blacks Test in Cape Town

Kolbe, who had a knock from the first Test, has recovered, according to head coach Rassie Erasmus. His inclusion means Kurt-Lee Arendse, who suffered a concussion in the first match, is out of the squad. Handre Pollard was ruled out due to a “niggle” in training, leading to Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s return to the starting lineup, with Manie Libbok added to the bench.

Captain Siya Kolisi, recovering from a hamstring injury, will make his 105th appearance. Erasmus highlighted the importance of converting chances into points after their 33-16 loss in Johannesburg, where New Zealand scored 3.7 points per entry into the 22 compared to South Africa’s 0.9. He also praised Pieter-Steph du Toit, set for his 100th cap, and Ox Nche, making his 50th appearance.

New Zealand has made three changes, with Leroy Carter replacing Josh Moorby, and George Bower and Simon Parker coming in for concussion victims Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord. The series continues in Johannesburg on September 5 and concludes in Baltimore on September 12.