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Springboks Ready for New-Look All Blacks Challenge, Says Skipper Kolisi
South Africa lead 2-1 and want to close out the four-Test series against a reshuffled New Zealand side.
- On Saturday, the Springboks face the All Blacks in Baltimore for the fourth and final Test, with South Africa holding a 2-1 lead in the 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series.
- Following a 29-24 loss in Johannesburg last Saturday, New Zealand coach Dave Rennie made significant changes to his starting line-up, including recalling fly-half Richie Mo'unga and refreshing the front row.
- South Africa captain Siya Kolisi told reporters the team is prepared for a 'new-look' challenge, noting the intensity feels like 'playing four Rugby World Cup finals in as many weeks.'
- A sell-out crowd of 71,000 will attend the match at M&T Bank Stadium, part of World Rugby-backed efforts to boost the sport's profile as the United States prepares to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
- Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick expects a bolder game-plan featuring Mo'unga, noting 'We know how dangerous he is, but we've played against him many times.
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Springboks ready for new-look All Blacks challenge, says skipper Kolisi
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