South Africa vs New Zealand: Springboks make one change to squad for third Test with Kurt-Lee Arendse replacing Damian Willemse

South Africa has made one change to their squad for the third Test against New Zealand, with Kurt-Lee Arendse replacing the injured Damian Willemse. The match will feature Eben Etzebeth setting a new record for the most capped South African player.
Why it matters
High-profile international rugby matches are significant cultural and sporting events, particularly in the context of the historic rivalry between the Springboks and the All Blacks.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made one change to his matchday 23 for the third Test of the series against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. <p>The change comes due to Damien Willemse being sidelined through injury. That means Cheslin Kolbe moves from winger to fullback and Kurt-Lee Arendse comes into the squad to take the place of Kolbe on the edge.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13571891/new-zealand-vs-south-africa-live-on-sky-sports-the-history-of-rugbys-greatest-rivalry-ahead-of-four-test-series"><strong>Rugby's Greatest Rivalry? History of All Blacks vs Springboks</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13569639/new-zealands-tour-of-south-africa-to-be-shown-live-on-sky-sports-as-part-of-new-five-year-sanzaar-deal">New Zealand's tour of South Africa live on Sky Sports</a></strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky? <a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=Ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">Get Sky Sports</a> or <a href="https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">stream with no contract</a></strong></li></ul><p>Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will once again start at fly-half with Manie Libbok on the bench.
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