Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has dropped to the bench for South Africa's rematch against New Zealand in Cape Town, following an indifferent performance in their series opener. The All Blacks won that first Test 33-16 in Johannesburg under new coach Dave Rennie. Feinberg-Mngomezulu was turned over five times and exposed defensively before shifting to full-back in the second half.

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus recalled double Rugby World Cup winner Handre Pollard at fly-half. Injuries to Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams have brought Ethan Hooker and Cobus Reinach into the starting line-up. Siya Kolisi may return from a hamstring injury, with Paul de Villiers named as backup. Veteran Deon Fourie could earn his first cap since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final after being named among the replacements.

Erasmus acknowledged mistakes cost them the first match but emphasized correcting errors for the weekend's game. The Springbok squad includes Willemse, Arendse, Kriel, and De Allende, with Pollard and Reinach linking up in midfield.

New Zealand may see Richie Mo'unga return to the Test side as they chase a 2-0 series lead. The 32-year-old, previously ineligible while playing in Japan, signs for Canterbury and Crusaders. He will start against the Lions on Tuesday, aiming to reclaim his spot ahead of current first-choice Ruben Love.