The lock injured his knee on Saturday in the 23-17 loss suffered by the Springboks against the Wallabies in Brisbane. Following recent injuries to Siya Kolisi and Sikhumbuzo Notshe and the specific loose forward need in the team, it was decided to call on the versatile and experienced Alberts.
Alberts currently plays for French club Stade Francais and will join the Springbok squad on Monday in Christchurch. He can also play at No 8 and lock and has already earned 38 test caps for the Springboks.
Faf de Klerk and Johan Goosen, who both underwent scans on Saturday evening after the match, will remain with the squad and both players will be given enough time to recover from their niggles.
However, the squad have sufficient cover in both positions.
