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South Africa bench Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for second Test against New Zealand
Handre Pollard steps in at fly-half for the Springboks following a 33-16 opening-match loss in Johannesburg.
The short version
- South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has moved fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to the bench and recalled Handre Pollard to start Saturday's rematch in Cape Town.
- Injuries have forced additional backline changes for the Springboks, with Ethan Hooker and Cobus Reinach entering the starting lineup.
- New Zealand enter the second Test following a 33-16 series-opening victory under new head coach Dave Rennie.
- Fly-half Richie Mo'unga is in line for a potential All Blacks return after re-signing with domestic teams following a stint in Japan.
Key facts
- Fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was named on the bench for South Africa's upcoming Test against New Zealand after turning over possession five times in the series opener.[BBC News]
- New Zealand defeated South Africa 33-16 in the first Test of the series in Johannesburg.[BBC News]
- Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus recalled 32-year-old fly-half Handre Pollard to the starting lineup.[BBC News]
- Injuries to Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams brought Ethan Hooker and Cobus Reinach into South Africa's starting side.[BBC News]
- Richie Mo'unga was named to start at fly-half for New Zealand in a midweek fixture against the Lions after returning to domestic rugby with Canterbury and the Crusaders.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- Siya Kolisi's availability for the second Test remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury, with Paul de Villiers named as a backup.[BBC News]
Sources
- Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematchBBC News - Top Stories