Springboks make four changes for third All Blacks Test, Kolbe moves to fullback
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has announced four changes to the Springboks team for their third Test against New Zealand this Saturday. Cheslin Kolbe will move from right wing to fullback, replacing Damian Willemse, who is out due to a hamstring injury. Kurt-Lee Arendse will take over the No. 14 jersey. The starting front row from last weekend's victory, Gerhard Steenekamp, Deon Fourie, and Thomas du Toit, will begin the third Test on the bench. They will be replaced by Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, and Wilco Louw. Erasmus explained that a change in the matchday weather from wet to dry conditions prompted a last-minute reshuffle in the previous game, leading to the lighter front row starting. The series is currently tied 1-1, with New Zealand winning the first Test and South Africa winning the second. Erasmus anticipates another challenging encounter, noting New Zealand's resilience. The third Test will be held at Soccer City near Soweto.
