South Africa drop skipper Siya Kolisi for opening Test against New Zealand
2 sources·Updated August 20, 2026
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- Irish Times Sport·14h agoSouth Africa drop skipper Siya Kolisi for opening Test against New Zealand
Paul de Villiers starts at blindside flanker with Kolisi missing out after struggling for fitness in build-up
Read at Irish Times Sport → - The West Australian·14h agoBoks omit icon Kolisi for All Blacks series opener
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus made a big call on his skipper in selecting his team for the first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park.
Read at The West Australian →
