Cheslin Kolbe takes on a new role as the Springboks prepare for their crucial third Test against New Zealand after Damian Willemse was ruled out due to injury. Kolbe, previously positioned on the wing, will start at full-back, while Kurt-Lee Arendse returns to the back three after being omitted in the last match.

Rassie Erasmus has made strategic changes to the lineup, promoting Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, and Wilco Louw to the starting side. This adjustment follows a successful game where the Springboks leveled the series with a 33-26 victory at Cape Town Stadium.

Erasmus emphasized the importance of continuity in player combinations, stating:

"It was always our plan to have a little more continuity in player combinations for this series... Unfortunately, Damian Willemse took a knock in the first half and was not available for selection this weekend."

The Springboks are eager to maintain their series advantage as they head to Johannesburg for the next match at FNB Stadium. The final match of the series will conclude in Baltimore on Saturday, September 12. Both Willemse and Handre Pollard are expected to be fit for selection for that encounter, adding depth to the squad.

South Africa XV:

• 1 Ox Nche
• 2 Malcolm Marx
• 3 Wilco Louw
• 4 Eben Etzebeth
• 5 Ruan Nortje
• 6 Siya Kolisi (capt.)
• 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit
• 8 Jasper Wiese
• 9 Cobus Reinach
• 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
• 11 Ethan Hooker
• 12 Damian de Allende
• 13 Jesse Kriel
• 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse
• 15 Cheslin Kolbe

As the Springboks look to secure the series, all eyes will be on their performance against the formidable All Blacks.