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New Zealand have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's second Test against South Africa as they look to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead in Cape Town. <p>Winger Leroy Carter comes in for Josh Moorby, while prop George Bower and lock Tupou Vaa'i replace Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord, who have been ruled out with concussion.</p><p>The All Blacks lead the four-Test series 1-0 after last weekend's 33-16 victory in Johannesburg, which saw them leapfrog the world champions Springboks to become the world's No 1-ranked side.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13575921/south-africa-vs-new-zealand-all-blacks-emerge-worthy-winners-as-they-outscore-springboks-in-first-test-upset"><strong>All Blacks stun Springboks at Ellis Park to take series lead</strong></a></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13569639/new-zealands-tour-of-south-africa-to-be-shown-live-on-sky-sports-as-part-of-new-five-year-sanzaar-deal">New Zealand's tour of South Africa live on Sky Sports</a></strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky? <a href="https://www.sky.com/tv/sports?dcmp=Ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">Get Sky Sports</a> or <a href="https://www.nowtv.com/watch-sky-sports-online?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank">stream with no contract</a></strong></li></ul><p>Carter's inclusion sees the Chiefs winger form a back three alongside Will Jordan and full-back Damian McKenzie.</p><p>Ruben Love retains his place at fly-half, with Beauden Barrett once again not named in the matchday 23.</p><widget id="1"></widget><p>Ardie Savea will captain the side again, with the All Blacks opting for a 5-3 split between forwards and backs among the replacements.</p><p>"While we were happy with the win last week, I think both teams will be better this weekend," coach Dave Rennie said. "We've played four Tests this year and are still growing as a group.</p><p>"I'm really excited about the competition for places and the performances of the squad across the matches here in South Africa, and we're really looking forward to this weekend."</p> <widget id="2"></widget><h3>New Zealand team to play South Africa</h3><p><strong>New Zealand:</strong> 15 Damian McKenzie, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Leroy Carter, \u206010 Ruben Love, 9 Cam Roigard; 1 George Bower, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 4 Fabian Holland, 5 Tupou Vaa'i, 6 Simon Parker, 7 Luke Jacobsen, 8 Ardie Savea (captain)</p><p><em>Replacements</em>: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 Xavier Numia, 18 Fletcher Newell, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Peter Lakai, 21 Kyle Preston, 22 Anton \u200cLienert-Brown, 23 Josh Moorby.</p><h3>South Africa vs New Zealand Test series schedule</h3><p><em>All games live on Sky Sports; kick-off times UK and Ireland</em></p><ul><li><strong>First Test (Ellis Park)</strong> - <a href="https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/13575921/south-africa-vs-new-zealand-all-blacks-emerge-worthy-winners-as-they-outscore-springboks-in-first-test-upset">South Africa 16-33 New Zealand</a></li><li><strong>Second Test (Saturday August 29)</strong> - Cape Town Stadium (4.10pm)</li><li><strong>Third Test (Saturday September 5)</strong> - FNB Stadium, Johannesburg (4.10pm)</li><li><strong>Fourth Test (Saturday September 12)</strong> - M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA (10pm)</li></ul><p><strong>Watch every minute of New Zealand's tour of South Africa, exclusively live on Sky Sports. </strong><a href="http://www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_nc_articlelink" target="_blank"><strong>Stream rugby and more sport contract-free with NOW</strong></a></p>
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