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September 8, 2026, 2:27 pm
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Springboks make two changes for All Blacks showdown

Ruci Ranitu
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South Africa have made two changes to their starting XV for the fourth and final test against New Zealand in Baltimore, United States, on Saturday as they look to claim the self-styled Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against their old foes.

The Springboks lead 2-1 after the first three tests and coach Rassie Erasmus has largely stuck to his tried and trusted again for the final fixture.

Damian Willemse returns from injury to take over from Cheslin Kolbe at fullback after the latter fractured his jaw in last Saturday’s 29-24 victory in Soweto.

Morne van den Berg is elevated from the bench to start at halfback, with Cobus Reinach taking his place among the replacements.

Erasmus has otherwise stuck with the same match-day 23 that did duty in the last test.

Lock Eben Etzebeth will extend his record as the most capped Springbok player of all time to 146 caps.

The Springboks have won seven of the last nine matches against the All Blacks dating back to August 2023.

The All Blacks team is named Friday morning.