After a slow start, South Africa has picked up momentum in the Test series against New Zealand, and head coach Rassie Erasmus is urging his team to take more risks ahead of the finale on Saturday in Baltimore.

The Springboks, trailing 1-0, aim to clinch the series 3-1 at the home of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens, while the All Blacks look to equalize in their first traditional series in three decades.

In the first Test, South Africa managed just one try but scored three in their victorious second Test and four in last weekend's thrilling third Test. Their traditional set-piece strength has been key, highlighted by a penalty try from a pushover scrum and a lineout maul that dominated New Zealand.

Erasmus acknowledged the improvements, stating, "Damian de Allende was good on Saturday, Jesse Kriel was very good, Ethan Hooker did well, so the guys are getting better." He reflected on the first Test, noting that too much focus on containment hindered their scoring potential.

For the fourth Test, South Africa made two changes: Damian Willemse returns at full-back for the injured Cheslin Kolbe, and Morné van den Berg earns his first start, replacing Cobus Reinach. Despite these changes, the forward pack remains intact.

In contrast, New Zealand sees the return of Richie Mo'unga at fly-half for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Due to injuries to key players like Ardie Savea, Luke Jacobson, and Quinn Tupaea, head coach Dave Rennie has made multiple adjustments, emphasizing the need for a strong performance to end the tour positively.

South Africa's Fourth Test Lineup:

• 15 Damian Willemse
• 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse
• 13 Jesse Kriel
• 12 Damian de Allende
• 11 Ethan Hooker
• 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
• 9 Morné van den Berg
• 1 Ox Nché
• 2 Malcolm Marx
• 3 Wilco Louw
• 4 Eben Etzebeth
• 5 Ruan Nortjé
• 6 Siya Kolisi (c)
• 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit
• 8 Jasper Wiese

New Zealand's Fourth Test Lineup:

• 15 Damian McKenzie
• 14 Will Jordan
• 13 Anton Lienert-Brown
• 12 Jordie Barrett
• 11 Josh Moorby
• 10 Richie Mo'unga
• 9 Cam Roigard
• 1 Ethan de Groot
• 2 Codie Taylor (c)
• 3 Fletcher Newell
• 4 Patrick Tuipulotu
• 5 Sam Darry
• 6 Tupou Vaa'i
• 7 Ethan Blackadder
• 8 Peter Lakai

With both teams aiming for a decisive victory, the stage is set for an exciting conclusion to this historic series.