Overview
- New Zealand beat South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park, ending the Springboks’ 12-Test winning run and elevating the All Blacks to world No. 1.
- Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named a changed matchday 23 for the second Test with Handré Pollard at flyhalf, Cobus Reinach at scrumhalf and Ethan Hooker on the wing.
- Siya Kolisi is bracketed for the Cape Town game while Pieter-Steph du Toit keeps the captaincy and will reach his 100th cap if he plays.
- All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is managing injuries and concussion protocols after the opener and has flown in Ofa Tu’ungafasi and Jamie Hannah as immediate cover.
- Saturday’s loss has left South Africa needing three straight wins to claim the series, so Erasmus has prioritised experienced operators and short‑term tactical tweaks to convert territory into points.