The Springboks have been rocked by late changes to their team for the second Test against the Al Blacks on Saturday. Seen here: Cheslin Kolbe (left) and Siya Kolisi. Picture: BackpagePix
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been drafted into the starting lineup for the second Greatest Rivalry Series Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday, while Manie Libbok will serve as the back-up flyhalf on the replacements bench.
Kolbe has recovered fully from the knock that saw him leave the field in last week’s opening Test between the sides in Johannesburg and will replace Kurt-Lee Arendse in the matchday squad, while Handre Pollard picked up a niggle at training on Wednesday, and after being assessed on Friday morning, the decision was made to withdraw him from the team.
Pollard, who is suffering from a calf strain, had been picked for the must-win second Test after Feinberg-Mngomezulu struggled with his form in the 33-16 loss at Ellis Park last week.
As a result, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who made a comeback from injury in the Test against Argentina a few weeks back, has been recalled to start the match.
