WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has selected new halves and midfield partnerships among seven changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship test against New Zealand.

Siya Kolisi regains the captaincy from Jesse Kriel and moves from No. 8 to the blindside flank. Cobus Reinach at scrumhalf and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at flyhalf replace Grant Williams and Handre Pollard in the 9-10 combination.

Canan Moodie moves from the left wing to center, where he will combine with Damian Willemse. Ethan Hooker will start a test for the time on the wing, while Cheslin Kolbe is retained on the right wing.

Aphelele Fassi takes over from Willie le Roux and fullback in the lineup announced Monday. Kriel and Pollard drop out of the matchday 23.

Jasper Wie

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