Boks inspire Soweto surge in South African rugby
When Siya Kolisi lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo in 2019, he inspired a nation.
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When Siya Kolisi lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo in 2019, he inspired a nation.
A fit-again Siya Kolisi will start for the Springboks when they tackle Wales in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff on Saturday.
Springbok scrum coach Daan Human said injuries are part of the game and they can't deter players from giving their all from a performance perspective in warm-up games.
Springbok scrum coach Daan Human said team captain Siya Kolisi was very close to returning to playing action for the world champions, but he was coy over whether he would feature in Saturday's Test against Wales in Cardiff.
South Africa's warm-up fixture against Wales on Saturday should be given the same reverence as any match at the Rugby World Cup and the Springboks will risk injury to go for the win, Munster lock Jean Kleyn said.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber defended the decision to pick four scrumhalves in his World Cup 33, saying it allows him to have a selection and versatility cushion in the event of injuries while main flyhalf Handre Pollard gets back to full fitness.
Captain Siya Kolisi, Ox Nche and Jaden Hendrikse are desperate for game time after title-holders South Africa arrived in Britain on Sunday to continue their 2023 Rugby World Cup preparations.
Amid much fanfare, the Springboks departed for their World Cup defence on Saturday after a rousing and entertaining send-off at the OR Tambo International Airport.