Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi Finds Out if He’ll Play Italy

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi finds out if he’ll play Italy

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Italy team v Springboks: New Azzurri captain named as Gonzalo Quesada rings the changes

Gonzalo Quesada has made seven changes to Italy's starting line-up for Saturday's first Test against the Springboks in Pretoria with Niccolò Cannone named as captain.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus rests captain Siya Kolisi due to Achilles tightness ahead of Italy Test in South Africa - TDPel Media

As South Africa gears up for their opening Test match of the season, there’s one noticeable absence that fans can’t ignore—Siya Kolisi won’t be leading the Springboks this weekend against Italy. While his name has become synonymous with Springbok leadership, coach Rassie Erasmus has made the call to rest him due to a minor fitness concern. Kolisi Sidelined with Precautionary Rest According to Erasmus, the decision wasn’t driven by any major inju…