South Africa have made three changes to their starting line up for tomorrow’s Test against the All Blacks, with Sharks flanker Jean‑Luc du Preez chosen to replace injured openside Jaco Kriel.
Kriel, who has played 11 Tests, suffered a shoulder injury in the Springboks' 23‑23 draw against the Wallabies in Perth last week.
Springboks coach Allister Coetzee admitted the loss of Kriel and Coenie Oosthuizen was a blow, but backed his side to make up for their absences.
Coetzee says the boys are fit enough to go for 80 minutes.
South Africa have not won a Test on Kiwi soil since 2009.
The All Blacks will take on the Springboks at 7.35pm Saturday while the Wallabies will host Argentina at 10pm Saturday.
Team List:
South Africa: Andries Coetzee, Raymond Rhule, Jesse Kriel, Jan Serfontein, Courtnall Skosan, Elton Jantjies, Ross Cronje, Uzair Cassiem, Jean‑Luc du Preez, Siya Kolisi, Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth (c), Ruan Dreyer, Malcolm Marx, Tendai Mtawarira.
Reserves: Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff, Trevor Nyakane, Lood de Jager, Pieter‑Steph du Toit, Francois Hougaard, Handre Pollard, Damian de Allende.
