South Africa make ten changes for New Zealand clash

South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia and named fit again lock Eben Etzebeth as captain for their Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand

SKIPPER: South Africa's Eben Etzebeth has been named captain for the New Zealand clash. File pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia in Pretoria at the weekend and named fit again lock Eben Etzebeth as captain for their Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

Fullback Willie le Roux, centre Lukhanyo Am, and the front row of props Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe, and hooker Bongi Mbonambi have all retained their places from the 43-12 victory over the Wallabies.