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Coach of the Boxing team terminates positions post loss against the All Blacks

Jasper Wiese, suspended, set for a return in Wellington, as part of a team revamp following their defeat at Eden Park, with a total of seven changes.

Rugby coach dismisses team member post loss against the All Blacks
Rugby coach dismisses team member post loss against the All Blacks

Coach of the Boxing team terminates positions post loss against the All Blacks

The Springboks have named their team for the second Test against the All Blacks, with a few changes from the side that secured a dominant 43-10 victory at Eden Park.

Captain Siya Kolisi will lead the team once again, this time returning to flanker and partnering Pieter-Steph du Toit in the loose. Jasper Wiese, who served a four-match suspension, returns at No.8 for the Springboks, marking his return to the field since facing Italy.

In the forwards, Lood de Jager and Ruan Nortje pack down next to each other in the second row, while Ethan Hooker and Cheslin Kolbe will be the wingers. Aphelele Fassi will play at fullback.

In the midfield, Damian Willemse and Canan Moodie will take up the positions, with Cobus Reinach and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pairing up in the inside backs.

Eben Etzebeth has been dropped from the team, while Jesse Kriel has been completely omitted.

The All Blacks are aiming for a historic double against the Springboks in the second Test. They are preparing for a furious response from the South African side, having expected a response themselves after the epic Test at Eden Park.

Lock Tupou Vaa'i has been a standout player for the All Blacks, having performed well in their win at Eden Park.

The reserves for the Springboks are: Marnus van der Merwe, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Kwagga Smith, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, and Andre Esterhuizen.

The second Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks will take place in Wellington. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager to prove their dominance.

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