Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been dropped to the bench following a disappointing performance in South Africa's 33-16 loss to New Zealand in Johannesburg. The fly-half was criticized for losing possession five times and struggling defensively, leading to a position change in the second half of the first Test.

In a bid to regroup, South Africa's head coach Rassie Erasmus has reinstated 32-year-old double Rugby World Cup winner Handre Pollard at fly-half. With injuries sidelining Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams, Ethan Hooker and Cobus Reinach step into the starting lineup at wing and scrum-half, respectively. Siya Kolisi may return to the back row after recovering from a hamstring injury, with Paul de Villiers as a backup.

Erasmus reflected on the previous match, stating, "There were a handful of positives and negatives last week, but the main thing that let us down was that we created so many chances, but mistakes at crucial times cost us." He emphasized the need for improvement to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

South Africa's starting lineup against New Zealand includes: Willemse; Arendse, Kriel, De Allende, Hooker; Pollard, Reinach; Nche, Marx, Louw, Etzebeth, Nortje, Kolisi/De Villiers, PS du Toit, Wiese. The bench features Fourie, Steenekamp, T du Toit, De Jager, Esterhuizen, Hanekom, Van den Berg, Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

On the other hand, New Zealand might welcome back Richie Mo'unga, who has been ineligible due to club commitments in Japan. Mo'unga expressed his eagerness to return, stating his competitive nature drives him to reclaim his spot in the Test lineup.

New Zealand's lineup against the Lions includes: B Barrett; Fineanganofo, Ioane, Tavatavanawai, Narawa; Mo'unga, Hotham; Lauaki, Taukei'aho, Tosi, Darry, Tuipulotu, Sititi, Blackadder, Ta'eiloa. The All Blacks seek to take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series, touted as 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.'