{
  "id": 3016812,
  "title": "POLLARD’S BACK: Bok coach changes it up for must-win second Test against resurgent All Blacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/pollards-back-bok-coach-changes-it-up-for-must-win-second-test",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:36:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-24-bok-coach-changes-it-up-for-must-win-second-test-against-resurgent-all-blacks/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Handrè Pollard returns to the Springboks starting lineup for Saturday's second Greatest Rivalry Test against the resurgent All Blacks, while captain Siya Kolisi is bracketed. Coach Rassie Erasmus admitted to making some mistakes at Ellis Park and emphasized the need for the Boks to be smarter in their approach. The Springboks' starting pack had the measure of New Zealand at Ellis Park, but their inability to capitalize on opportunities let them down.",
  "summary": "Flyhalf Handrè Pollard returns to the Springboks starting line-up for Saturday’s second Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks, while captain Siya Kolisi is bracketed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Handré Pollard returns to Springboks starting lineup",
    "Siya Kolisi named captain for second Test",
    "Coach Rassie Erasmus acknowledges mistakes"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}