All Blacks: Where the second test will be won and lost

AnalysisAnalysis byLiam NapierSenior Sports Journalist·NZ Herald·28 Aug, 2026 09:09 PM7 mins to readLiam Napier is a Senior Sports Journalist and Rugby Correspondent for New Zealand's Herald.‌Liam Napier analyses the areas that will define the second test between the All Blacks and Springboks in Cape Town. Late swiftyRassie Erasmus is up to his old tricks again after making two late starting changes one day before the test.

Promoting Sacha

, with Handre Pollard picking up an apparent niggle at training mid-week, changes the complexion of the Springboks.

All Blacks: Where the second test will be won and lost

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