South Africa makes one squad change for third Test against New Zealand
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad for the third Test against New Zealand at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday. Kurt-Lee Arendse joins the matchday 23 as a replacement for Damian Willemse, who is sidelined due to injury. Cheslin Kolbe will shift from winger to fullback to accommodate the change. Captain Siya Kolisi returns to start in the back row alongside Pieter-Steph du Toit and Jasper Wiese, while lock Eben Etzebeth is set to make his 145th appearance for the Springboks. The four-match series is currently tied at 1-1 following a loss in the opening Test and a victory in Cape Town. The team continues to navigate injury absences, including Handre Pollard.
- •Kurt-Lee Arendse replaces the injured Damian Willemse in the South Africa squad.
- •Cheslin Kolbe moves to the fullback position for the upcoming Test.
- •Eben Etzebeth will extend his record as the most capped South Africa player ever.
- •The third Test takes place Saturday at FNB Stadium with the series tied 1-1.
"South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made one change to his matchday 23 for the third Test of the series against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.
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