Siya Kolisi Fitness, Flyhalf Opulence, Bench Split: The Springboks' Selection Choices for Ellis Park

Siya Kolisi fitness, flyhalf opulence, bench split: The Springboks' selection choices for Ellis Park

With Siya Kolisi and Ox Nché tracking well, Rassie Erasmus faces intriguing selection dilemmas across the back row, halfback combination and bench structure ahead of the All Blacks showdown.

Rassie explains Siya's omission

Rassie Erasmus has shed light on his decision to leave Siya Kolisi out of the Springbok side to face the All Blacks on Saturday, while also reflecting on Damian de Allende’s 100th Test cap. Erasmus named the South African team for the first Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series on Thursday, with Pieter-Steph du Toit captaining the side and De Allende set to become just the 10th Bok to reach a Test century. Kolisi trained well throughout th…

'We could have selected him': Erasmus explains Siya Kolisi decision

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed that captain Siya Kolisi was available to face the All Blacks this weekend at Ellis...