South Africa lead the Rugby Championship table after two rounds.
Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ruan Nortje will pack down for South Africa in their injury-depleted second row for the first of two home Rugby Championship tests against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday.
“Eben may have been ready to play this week if we really needed him, but we feel we will benefit more from selecting a player that is 100% fit.”
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