South Africa vs New Zealand Preview: Team News & Prediction | Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour 2026 | Second Test
by Rob Esteva ·
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After a stunning 33-16 win for New Zealand at Ellis Park last week, the pressure is firmly on the hosts South Africa to bounce back in Cape Town
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South Africa team news
Squad: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Ethan Hooker, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Cobus Reinach; 1 Ox Nche, 2 Malcolm Marx, 3 Wilco Louw, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 5 Ruan Nortje, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 8 Jasper Wiese.
Replacements: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Thomas du Toit, 19 Lood de Jager, 20 Andre Esterhuizen, 21 Cameron Hanekom, 22 Morne van den Berg, 23 Manie Libbok.
New Zealand team news
Squad: 15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Leroy Carter, 10 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard; 1 George Bower, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 4 Fabian Holland, 5 Tupou Vaa'i, 6 Simon Parker, 7 Luke Jacobsen, 8 Ardie Savea (captain).
Replacements: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 Xavier Numia, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Peter Lakai, 21 Kyle Preston, 22 Anton Lienert-Brown, 23 Josh Moorby.
South Africa vs New Zealand prediction
The second Test of this four-match series takes place in Cape Town and the hosts South Africa will be fired up to bounce back from the loss in the opener last week.
After an even first half which saw South Africa go into the break 12-12 up, the All Blacks produced a stunning performance to run out 33-16 winners.
That win was as much due to their excellent play as the Springboks falling apart and that will surely lead to a significant response in this second test.
They have a ridiculous record on home soil and a strong one against the All Blacks. We expect a response and back the home side with confidence here.
South Africa vs New Zealand tip: South Africa to win
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