
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has chosen a tried-and-tested side for the fourth clash against New Zealand’s All Blacks, according to SABC Sport. Fullback Damian Willemse returns to the lineup, replacing the injured Cheslin Kolbe. The selection points to continuity for the Springboks rather than major changes as they prepare for another high-profile meeting with their traditional rivals.
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