Pollard replaces Steyn
Handré Pollard will start at flyhalf for the Springboks against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, with Jean de Villiers winning his 100th Test cap.
Handré Pollard will start at flyhalf for the Springboks against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, with Jean de Villiers winning his 100th Test cap.
While he concedes it's a big moment in his career, Jean de Villiers hopes his 100th Test cap won't distract the Springboks from their task of beating the All Blacks in Wellington.
At least half the Bok side must consist of players of colour in five years' time, with 60% of those required to be black African.
Heyneke Meyer says this Springbok side has what it takes to end the All Blacks' unbeaten run in Wellington on Saturday.
The Springboks need to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand on Saturday to keep their Rugby Championship title dreams alive, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Heyneke Meyer says the Springboks' plan on how to use their substitutes in Perth was disrupted by Bryan Habana's 66th-minute yellow card.
Bernard Foley kicked a 79th-minute conversion to hand the Wallabies a 24-23 win over the Springboks in Perth. JON CARDINELLI reports.