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Kolisi Excluded from Springboks Squad for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not feature in the Springboks’ line‑up for the opening test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus has opted to give the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers a place in the matchday 23, leaving Kolisi on the sidelines as he continues to recover from a hamstring strain suffered during the 17‑10 win over Argentina on A…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi Omitted from Springboks Line‑up for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not be part of the Springboks squad that faces New Zealand in the opening Test at Ellis Park on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus opted to include the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers in the match‑day 23, preferring to give the young forward a chance while Kolisi continues to recover from a hamstring strain he suffered during the 17‑10 win over…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi Misses Springboks Line‑up for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not feature in the Springboks’ squad for the opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Head coach Rassie Erasmus opted to include the relatively untested lock Paul de Villiers in the match‑day 23, leaving Kolisi on the sidelines while he recovers from a hamstring strain picked up during the 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. The deci…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi left out of Springboks squad for opening All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not feature in the Springboks’ line‑up for the first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus has opted to hand the starting role to the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers, preferring to protect Kolisi, who is still managing a hamstring strain suffered during the 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. The decisi…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi Excluded from Springboks Squad for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not be part of the matchday lineup for the opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Head coach Rassie Erasmus opted to include the relatively untested lock Paul de Villiers instead, citing the need to protect Kolisi, who is still nursing a hamstring strain suffered during the Springboks’ 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. The decisi…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi left out of Springboks squad for opening All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not feature in the Springboks’ line‑up for the first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus has opted to hand the starting role to the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers, preferring to give Kolisi more time to recover from a hamstring strain that he picked up during the 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. T…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi Excluded from Springboks Squad for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, was left out of the match‑day roster for the opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park on Saturday. Head coach Rassie Erasmus opted to hand the starting spot to the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers, preferring to protect Kolisi, who is still nursing a hamstring strain suffered during the Springboks’ 17‑10 win over Argentina on August 8. Th…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
Kolisi Left Out of Springboks Squad for First All Blacks Test
South Africa’s captain, Siya Kolisi, will not be part of the match‑day lineup for the opening Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park this Saturday. Head coach Rassie Erasmus opted to hand the starting role to the relatively inexperienced lock Paul de Villiers, preferring to protect Kolisi, who is still managing a hamstring strain picked up during the Springboks’ 17‑10 win over Argentina on Augus…
Aug. 20, 2026, 12:45 p.m.
New Zealand
The Epic Clash: All Blacks vs Springboks – A Century‑Long Rivalry
In 2026 the traditional Rugby Championship will be on pause, but fans will still be treated to a nostalgic, high‑stakes tour as New Zealand’s All Blacks head to South Africa for an eight‑match extravaganza, including four full‑blown Test matches against the Springboks. The series, promoted in both countries as "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour," is designed to celebrate more than a hundred years of …
Aug. 18, 2026, 6 a.m.
New Zealand
The Epic Clash: A History of the All Blacks vs Springboks Rivalry
In 2026 the traditional Rugby Championship will be on pause, but rugby fans will still be treated to a nostalgic, high‑profile tour as New Zealand’s All Blacks head to South Africa for an eight‑match extravaganza, including four full‑blown Test matches against the Springboks. Billed in both countries as the "Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour," the series is designed to honour more than a century of f…
Aug. 18, 2026, 6 a.m.