Kolisi and Pollard return for South Africa in second Test against New Zealand
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard are set to return for South Africa in the crucial second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday. Following a 33-16 defeat in the first Test, the Springboks need a victory to stay in contention for the series. Coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to the starting lineup, with Kolisi likely to replace Paul de Villiers. Pollard will start at fly-half, forming a new partnership with Cobus Reinach. This is South Africa's first home series against New Zealand in 30 years, intensifying the rivalry further.
- •South Africa trails New Zealand 1-0 in the Test series.
- •Kolisi returns as captain if his hamstring injury allows.
- •Pollard makes his first start since July's Nations Championship.
- •Four changes made to the Springboks' starting XV.
- •The match takes place in Cape Town on Saturday.
"Siya Kolisi is in line to return as captain with Handre Pollard in at fly-half for South Africa's must-win second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
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