Springboks recall Kolisi and Pollard for second Test against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Siya Kolisi will captain South Africa as they seek to equalize the series against New Zealand in the second Test on August 29. Kolisi replaces Paul de Villiers after missing the first match. Handre Pollard takes over the fly-half position from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Several key players, including Grant Williams and Cheslin Kolbe, are sidelined due to injuries, while Kurt-Lee Arendse returns to the back three. South Africa suffered a heavy defeat in the first Test, ending a 12-match winning streak.
- •South Africa lost the first Test 33-16 at Ellis Park.
- •Kolisi is set to make his return as captain.
- •Pollard starts at fly half with Williams and Kolbe unavailable.
- •The second Test will take place in Cape Town.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Handre Pollard and Siya Kolisi recalled as Springboks ring changes for second Test
"Kolisi is set to captain the Springboks after being left out of the first Test team
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