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The Time for Revenge Has Arrived for the All Blacks
The moment of reckoning is here for the All Blacks. Last week, the New Zealand rugby team faced a disappointing defeat at the hands of the Springboks, losing in the final moments of their Rugby Championship clash. With the stakes high, they have a chance to exact their revenge this Saturday in Cape Town against the very same opponent, as failure to win could see them lose their chance at the championship.
Eben Etzebeth Makes a Comeback
On the South African side, a significant player returns as Eben Etzebeth steps back onto the field. Initially ruled out for last week’s match, the formidable lock ultimately found himself on the bench. This time, however, he will be starting in the second row. Handre Pollard also returns to the fly-half position, replacing Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who put forth an impressive performance against New Zealand. This clash promises to be an intense battle in what is considered one of the fiercest rivalries in world rugby.
Springboks Starting XV
The lineup for South Africa is as follows:
- 15. Le Roux
- 14. Moodie
- 13. Kriel
- 12. De Allende
- 11. Kolbe
- 10. Pollard
- 9. Williams
- 7. Du Toit
- 8. Wiese
- 6. Kolisi (captain)
- 5. Nortje
- 4. Etzebeth
- 3. Malherbe
- 2. Mbonambi
- 1. Nche
Substitutes:
- 16. Marx
- 17. Steenkamp
- 18. Koch
- 19. Smith
- 20. Louw
- 21. Hendrikse
- 22. Feinberg-Mngomezulu
- 23. Am
All Blacks Starting XV
The New Zealand team has named its lineup, which includes:
- 15. Jordan
- 14. Reece
- 13. Ioane
- 12. J. Barrett
- 11. Tele’a
- 10. McKenzie
- 9. Ratima
- 7. Cane
- 8. Savea (captain)
- 6. Sititi
- 5. Vaa’i
- 4. S. Barrett (captain)
- 3. Lomax
- 2. Taylor
- 1. Williams
Substitutes:
- 16. Aumua
- 17. Tu’ungafasi
- 18. Newell
- 19. Darry
- 20. Jacobson
- 21. Perenara
- 22. Lienert-Brown
- 23. B. Barrett
Final Thoughts
Rassie Erasmus and Scott Robertson have revealed their respective squads for the much-anticipated rematch between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday in Cape Town. The return of Eben Etzebeth to the starting lineup is a huge boost for the Springboks, while the absence of Beauden Barrett from the All Blacks lineup raises eyebrows. This game is critical, not only to maintain momentum in the championship but also to settle scores in this historic rivalry.
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