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Tri-Nations Series
South Africa vs New Zealand
Match schedule
Date: Saturday, 1 August 2009
Kick-off: 16:00 BST
Competition : Tri-Nations Series
Live / Repeat: Live
South Africa vs New Zealand
Match schedule
Date: Saturday, 1 August 2009
Kick-off: 16:00 BST
Competition : Tri-Nations Series
Live / Repeat: Live
Morne Steyn replaces Ruan Pienaar at fly-half as South Africa make one change for Saturday's Tri-Nations rematch against New Zealand in Durban.
Pienaar twisted his ankle in the Boks' 28-19 win in Bloemfontein last weekend. Andries Bekker and Adrian Jacobs are on the bench again.
New Zealand make two changes, with scrum-half Jimmy Cowan replacing the dropped Brendon Leonard.
Owen Franks comes in for the injured Neemia Tialata at tight-head prop.
"The players looked good on Thursday and we've had a very positive week of training," said All Blacks coach Graham Henry.
"The guys are in good shape mentally and have enjoyed their time in Durban. But we'd be conning ourselves if we thought having a good week meant we can just turn up and win."
Springboks captain John Smit, who will be captaining the side for a world record 60th time, surpassing Australian George Gregan and Englishman Will Carling, said he fully expected a backlash from a wounded New Zealand.
To beat them once is great, to be able to do it back-to-back is a far greater challenge," he said.
"I think we can take it for granted that they were never going to be satisfied with their performance last week.
"There was always going to be a backlash and we are certainly going to face one on Saturday."
Steyn's introduction changes the options available to the Springboks because he is considered to be a kicking fly-half with a very accurate boot, whereas Pienaar is known more for his running and footballing ability.
Springbok team manager Arthob Petersen said Pienaar, who kicked poorly in the first Test in Bloemfontein, had been rested as a "precautionary measure" and was a "vital component" in the team.
South Africa coach Peter de Villiers said there was no point "crying about" Pienaar's injury, adding: "Morne is a very good player, he is a match winner and he has shown that with his franchise side, the Bulls."
Inside centre Jean de Villiers was thought to have injured his knee in Bloemfontein but the injury has now been put down to cramp and he is fit to win his 50th cap alongside wing Bryan Habana, who reaches the same milestone.
The All Blacks have called John Afoa onto the bench in place of Franks but Leonard, a less physical player than Cowan, drops out of the squad entirely.
"I feel for Brendon because he was given an opportunity and it didn't quite happen for him, partly because he reflected how the team was playing as a whole," added Henry.
"He will be disappointed but I believe he has a lot of ability and has a big future, he just needs more game time.
"Owen has shown he can stand up for himself. He's got an edge to him, he rates himself, which is very important at this level, and he'll be up for the contest. The bigger the challenge, the more excited he gets."
Full-back Mils Muliaina, centre Ma'a Nonu and locks Brad Thorn and Isaac Ross are the only players to have played in all five of the All Blacks' previous Tests this year.
South Africa: F Steyn; Pietersen, Fourie, De Villiers, Habana; M Steyn, Du Preez; Mtawarira, B du Plessis, Smit (capt), Botha, Matfield, Brussow, Smith, Spies.
Replacements: Ralepelle, Jannie du Plessis, Bekker, Rossouw, Januarie, Jacobs, Olivier.
New Zealand: Muliaina; Rokocoko, Smith, Nonu, Sivivatu; Donald, Cowan; Woodcock, Hore, Franks, Thorn, Ross, Kaino, McCaw, So'oialo.
Replacements: Mealamu, Afoa, Eaton, Read, Weepu, McAlister, Jane.
