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Second Test.
South Africa and New Zealand renew their rivalry on Saturday as the Springboks look to level the series in the second Test at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
The All Blacks take a 1-0 lead into the clash after an impressive 33-16 victory over the Springboks at Ellis Park last weekend.
Dave Rennie’s side have enjoyed a perfect tour so far, winning all four of their matches against South African opposition as well as the opening Test.
For Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks, Saturday represents a huge opportunity to respond as the series moves to Cape Town.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
When is Springboks vs All Blacks?
The second Test takes place on Saturday, August 29 at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Kick-off: 4.10pm Irish/UK time
South Africa: 5.10pm
New Zealand: 3.10am on Sunday, August 30
Where can I watch Springboks vs All Blacks?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports in Ireland and the UK, with kick-off at 4.10pm.
The match can also be streamed through NOW, with Sky Sports holding the UK and Ireland broadcast rights for New Zealand’s tour of South Africa.
In South Africa, the second Test will be shown live on SuperSport, who hold the broadcast rights for all four Tests and the provincial matches on the Greatest Rivalry tour.
In New Zealand, the match will be shown live on Sky Sport.
Team news
South Africa have been forced into two late changes to the side originally named by Rassie Erasmus.
Handre Pollard has been ruled out with a calf strain, meaning Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been promoted to start at fly-half, with Manie Libbok coming onto the bench.
Cheslin Kolbe has also recovered from the knock he suffered in the opening Test and replaces Kurt-Lee Arendse on the right wing.
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to return and captain the Springboks, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will make his 100th Test appearance and Ox Nche wins his 50th cap.
New Zealand have made three changes to the side that won the opening Test in Johannesburg.
George Bower replaces the injured Ethan de Groot at loosehead, while Simon Parker comes into the back row and Leroy Carter starts on the left wing.
Ruben Love continues at fly-half alongside Cam Roigard, with Damian McKenzie again starting at full-back.
Springboks team
1 – Ox Nche
2 – Malcolm Marx
3 – Wilco Louw
4 – Eben Etzebeth
5 – Ruan Nortje
6 – Siya Kolisi (c)
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
Replacements: Deon Fourie, Gerhard Steenekamp, Thomas du Toit, Lood de Jager, Andre Esterhuizen, Cameron Hanekom, Morne van den Berg, Manie Libbok.
All Blacks team
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 (c)
9 – Cam Roigard
10 – Ruben Love
11 – Leroy Carter
12 – Jordie Barrett
13 – Quinn Tupaea
14 – Will Jordan
15 – Damian McKenzie
Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Xavier Numia, Fletcher Newell, Patrick Tuipulotu, Peter Lakai, Kyle Preston, Anton Lienert-Brown, Josh Moorby.
