South Africa faces New Zealand in third Test at FNB Stadium

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South Africa faces New Zealand in third Test at FNB Stadium
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South Africa and New Zealand meet for the third match of their four-Test series at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. The teams enter the fixture tied at 1-1 after South Africa secured a win in Cape Town last week. For the hosts, Cheslin Kolbe moves to full-back while Kurt-Lee Arendse returns to the wing as the team manages the absence of the injured Damian Willemse. New Zealand features a revised forward pack with Asafo Aumua starting at hooker and Peter Lakai entering the lineup on the blindside flank. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4.10pm BST on Saturday, 5 September. Following this game, the tour will relocate to Baltimore for the final encounter.

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  • The third Test takes place Saturday, 5 September, at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
  • South Africa and New Zealand are tied 1-1 in the four-Test series.
  • Cheslin Kolbe starts at full-back for South Africa due to Damian Willemse's injury.
  • New Zealand adjusts its pack with Asafo Aumua at hooker and Peter Lakai at flanker.
  • United Kingdom viewers can watch the match on Sky Sports and South African viewers on SuperSport.
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