South Africa makes late changes for second Test against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:48 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
South Africa has announced changes to its lineup for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, set for this weekend. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will replace Handre Pollard at fly half due to an injury, while Cheslin Kolbe returns to the starting role on the right wing after recovering from a niggle. The Springboks aim to bounce back from a 33-16 defeat in the first Test, needing a victory to keep their series hopes alive. The match comes ahead of further contests in Johannesburg and Baltimore.
- •Handre Pollard ruled out due to training injury.
- •Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to start at fly half.
- •Cheslin Kolbe returns to the lineup after injury.
- •First Test ended in a 33-16 defeat for South Africa.
- •Upcoming matches are in Johannesburg and Baltimore.
- 7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Springboks forced into late changes for second Test as Handre Pollard ruled out and Cheslin Kolbe starts
"Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will now continue at fly half after Pollard picked up a niggle
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