Damian Willemse returns at fullback for South Africa in Baltimore
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Damian Willemse will return to the South Africa starting lineup for the fourth Test against New Zealand in Baltimore this Saturday. The utility back has recovered from a recent injury and is set to play at fullback. South Africa will be without Cheslin Kolbe for the fixture as he is unavailable for selection. The match serves as the final Test in the series between the two teams. Kickoff is scheduled for 11pm South African time.
- •Damian Willemse returns to the starting side at fullback.
- •Cheslin Kolbe is ruled out for the South Africa lineup.
- •The Test match against New Zealand is set for Saturday.
- •The fixture takes place in Baltimore at 11pm South African time.
- 7:37 AMESPN Rugby — Willemse returns for Boks' Baltimore Test vs All Blacks
"South Africa will be without superstar utility back Cheslin Kolbe for their fourth and final Test against New Zealand on Saturday (11pm SA time), but Damian Willemse has recovered from his knock to retake his place at fullback in Baltimore.
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