Pollard, Le Roux return to starting XV against New Zealand

The Springboks have named their match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship fourth-round clash against New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.

Siya Kolisi has recovered from injury and captains the team, with veterans Handrè Pollard starting at flyhalf and Willie le Roux in at fullback.

Canan Moodie comes in at wing in place of the injured Kurt-Lee Arendse, while Grant Williams starts at scrumhalf.

The bench shows a five-three split between forwards and backs, with Jaden Hendrickse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Lukhanyo Am the cover amongst the backs.

The Boks lead the Rugby Championship standings with three wins from three played, while the All Blacks are chasing them with just one win from three matches.

Last Saturday, the Springboks beat their Kiwi rivals 31-27 in Johannesburg.

Rassie Erasmus has made a couple of changes to the #Springboks team to face New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday – more here: https://t.co/yz0I3pAykg 🇿🇦#ForeverGreenForeverGold pic.twitter.com/V7ZPNXJHwA

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