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Kolisi Returns as Springboks Unveil Three New Front-Row Debutants

The revamped pack underscores Erasmus’s commitment to squad depth ahead of Saturday’s one-off Test

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - South Africa Press Conference - Lensbury, London, Britain - November 15, 2024  South Africa's Siya Kolisi during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley/File Photo
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi (C) in action against England at Twickenham last season.
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Overview

  • Siya Kolisi returns from neck and Achilles issues to captain the Springboks in Nelspruit.
  • Boan Venter, Neethling Fouche and Marnus van der Merwe will make their Test debuts in the front row.
  • Cobus Wiese steps into the number eight role after his brother Jasper received a four-match suspension for a red card.
  • Coach Rassie Erasmus has deployed 46 players across three fixtures this season to strengthen squad depth.
  • South Africa aims to extend its unbeaten record against Georgia after wins in 2003 and 2021.