All Blacks fans demand Cheslin Kolbe ban after footage emerges 

The Springboks levelled Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1 on Saturday, bouncing back from their opening-Test defeat with a bruising victory at DHL Stadium.

However, footage circulating after the match has sparked controversy among New Zealand supporters.

The clip appears to show Kolbe involved in an altercation near the touchline before making a striking motion towards an All Blacks player. Despite two match officials being close to the incident, Kolbe was not sanctioned.

New Zealand rugby writer Ben Smith was among those calling for retrospective action.

His post was responding to another widely shared clip of the incident, with supporters questioning why there was no punishment at the time. Smith's post had already generated significant attention in the hours following the Test.

The controversy came on a night when Kolbe played a major role in South Africa's win.

Having only been cleared to return to the starting XV on Friday, the winger kicked four penalties and three conversions for 18 points, helping the Springboks establish a 24-14 half-time advantage before surviving a late All Blacks fightback.

Kolbe was subsequently named the official player of the match.

New Zealand actually outscored the hosts four tries to three, with Cam Roigard, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter and Ardie Savea all crossing, but South Africa's superiority at the set-piece and Kolbe's accuracy from the tee proved decisive.

At this stage, there has been no confirmed announcement that Kolbe has been cited or charged over the incident.That distinction is important — for now, the suspension calls are coming from observers rather than rugby's disciplinary authorities.

The teams meet again in Johannesburg next Saturday with the four-Test series locked at 1-1.

But despite the convincing result, several players failed to make the most of their opportunity. With the third Test now looming, Rassie Erasmus faces some big selection calls, with three underperformers potentially making way for fresh faces.

After a disastrous showing in the first Test, Feinberg-Mngomezulu was dropped before being recalled to the squad following Handre Pollard's ankle injury during the week. However, he didn't produce much of a response to last week's performance.

While there was some improvement, he was still far from outstanding. The youngster was fortunate when his kick was charged down, with the ball bouncing out of play rather than being dotted down for a try.

After moving to fullback, he showed some hesitation in the backfield for Leroy Carter's try, allowing the winger a relatively simple finish that brought the All Blacks back into the contest.

The original plan was for Handre Pollard to start, and his wealth of experience makes him a hugely valuable option.

He has built a reputation as one of rugby’s ultimate clutch players, so if there is ever a time for him to return to the squad, it is for the third Test with the series finely poised. Providing he recovers fully from his ankle injury, he should come straight back into the team.

Willemse has been decent in both of the first two Tests, but has struggled to make a significant impact on either match. He began the Cape Town Test with a shaky take from a deep kick before being replaced at half-time.

A change at fullback could give the Springboks more attacking spark, with the backline yet to fully click. Composure is valuable in a Test of this magnitude, but when it comes at the expense of attacking inspiration, it becomes a concern.

That may have contributed to Erasmus' decision to make the change at the break.

Despite Willemse’s struggles, he remains regarded as one of the best players in his position in world rugby, and bringing someone else in would likely be a step backwards. Back him to respond and give him the opportunity to put things right in the third Test.

Hooker was far from terrible, but his involvement was largely limited to dealing with the high ball.

With the series on the line, Erasmus' more conservative approach and reliance on the box kick was understandable. However, the Springboks will likely need to be more positive in attack when they head into the third Test.

Kurt-Lee Arendse could offer a more direct threat on the wing, potentially helping the Boks get their attack flowing more effectively. They were outscored in tries by the All Blacks in Cape Town, highlighting an area that will need to improve.

Arendse was forced off with a head injury in the first Test and was then a late omission from the squad after Cheslin Kolbe was cleared to play this week.

If he has fully recovered, Arendse would offer a more well-rounded option than Hooker and provide a greater threat with ball in hand.

De Jager was shown a yellow card late in the match, and while it ultimately did not cost the Springboks, it gave the All Blacks a lift heading into the final minutes.

The lapse in discipline could also leave him vulnerable to being dropped for the third Test.

De Jager was only used from the bench anyway, while the All Blacks have opted for a hybrid lock as their third option.

The Springboks could consider a similar approach by using Pieter-Steph du Toit as the third lock and bringing an additional flanker onto the bench.

With the quality available in the back row, that could provide another injectio

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