Willemse replaces Kolbe for Springboks' All Blacks series decider
BALTIMORE: Damian Willemse will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe at full-back in two changes named by South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus on Monday for this weekend’s series decider against New Zealand in Baltimore.
South Africa's head coach Rassie Erasmus announced two changes to the team line-up for the series decider against New Zealand in Baltimore. Damian Willemse will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe at full-back, while Morne van den Berg replaces Cobus Reinach at scrum-half. Erasmus praised Willemse's quality and his familiarity with the team, stating that he will continue where he left off.
Van den Berg brought valuable experience to the bench. Despite a rusty performance, fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu retained his starting position, with Manie Libbok on the bench as a reserve. Erasmus acknowledged that Feinberg-Mngomezulu is not yet at full strength but recognized the importance of his fourth game back for the team.
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