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Kolisi Returns but Won't Captain Springboks Against All Blacks
Jesse Kriel continues as captain due to earlier injury doubts about Siya Kolisi, who agreed to focus on playing No.8; Kriel leads the Springboks for the third time.
- The Springboks will take on the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday, led once again by Jesse Kriel as captain, while Siya Kolisi makes his return to the No. 8 position.
- Kriel captains due to earlier uncertainty about Kolisi's fitness after a knee injury, despite Kolisi being cleared to play and starting in the team.
- The squad includes 17 players from their recent win over Australia in Cape Town, and notable changes include Eben Etzebeth's 136th Test return and Willie le Roux reclaiming fullback.
- Coach Rassie Erasmus described the selection as the best possible for an epic contest at Eden Park, stressing the historic rivalry and the importance of the Freedom Cup on the line.
- The match holds significance as the Springboks attempt their fifth consecutive win over the All Blacks and seek to break a losing streak at Eden Park dating back to 1937.
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