Rassie Erasmus says the anticipated wet weather, and Handre Pollard's familiarity with the Cape conditions, prompted him to select the two-time World Cup winner for Saturday's All Blacks rematch.
Rassie Erasmus has taken responsibility for a number of tactical errors that cost the Springboks dearly in the opening Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen admitted his side are a little undercooked for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour match against the All Blacks but believes the occasion will help elevate their performance.
Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ox Nche both earn career milestones in the second Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry against the All Blacks in Cape Town this Saturday.
The Lions have been boosted by the return of Springboks Quan Horn and Boan Venter for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry clash against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Tuesday night.
New Zealand superstar flyhalf Richie Mo'unga will make his long-awaited return to the All Blacks for their Rugby's Greatest Rivalry fixture against the Lions on Tuesday.