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The loss to the Springboks was the fifth in six matches after three defeats by Ireland and another by France.

Under-fire New Zealand rugby coach Ian Foster said he believed his All Blacks team took "a step up" despite losing 26-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener in Mbombela on Saturday.

From art exhibitions to festivals, concerts and trail runs – here is your weekly round-up of go-to events around the country.

It’s time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons after the weekend.

The Springboks will field a much-changed team in Test series decider.

World Cup captain Siya Kolisi is back, alongside players like wing Cheslin Kolbe, centre Damian De Allende and lock Lood De Jager.

Nienaber named a new-look backline featuring the versatile Damian Willemse at fullback, with Cheslin Kolbe and Makazole Mapimpi back on the wings, while the regular centre pairing of Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am will again partner up in the midfield.

After being named in the Springboks starting team, Etzebeth will now join an elite club of players who have made it to 100 caps.

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Eben Etzebeth and Bongi Mbonambi can be proud of reaching their respective international milestones this weekend, but the team will always come first.

The Springboks will field a much-changed team in Test series decider.