{
  "id": 6163991,
  "title": "FORM IN THE USA: Rassie keeps changes to a minimum for fourth Test showdown in Baltimore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/form-in-the-usa-rassie-keeps-changes-to-a-minimum-for-fourth-test",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T20:20:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-07-rassie-keeps-changes-to-a-minimum-for-fourth-test-showdown-in-baltimore/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus maintained a minimal lineup change for the fourth Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore, only replacing Cheslin Kolbe with Damian Willemse due to the latter's broken jaw and hamstring injury. Erasmus' decision highlights the team's depth and strategic planning as they aim to secure a 3-1 series victory. Despite the emotional high of the third Test, the Boks and All Blacks left for the neutral venue with a shared charter flight, with coach Erasmus expressing his determination to finish strong and avoid a drawn series.",
  "summary": "Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made only one change to the matchday 23 for the fourth Test against the All Blacks from the side that won the third Test 29-24 last week.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rassie Erasmus makes minimal lineup changes for fourth Test.",
    "Cheslin Kolbe replaced by Damian Willemse due to injury.",
    "Erasmus aims to secure 3-1 series victory in Baltimore."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Springboks make two changes to starting XV for final New Zealand test",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/springboks-make-two-changes-to-starting-xv-for-final-new-zealand-test",
        "published": "2026-09-07T18:25:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Settled Springboks recall Willemse and promote Van den Berg for 4th rugby test in Baltimore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/settled-springboks-recall-willemse-and-promote-van-den-berg-for-4th",
        "published": "2026-09-07T18:40:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Springboks make two changes for final Test against All Blacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/springboks-make-two-changes-for-final-test-against-all-blacks",
        "published": "2026-09-07T19:09:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}