Kolisi and Nche May Miss South Africa Test Against New Zealand
Rassie Erasmus said Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche are doubtful while Franco Mostert has been cleared and Ollie Norris returned home with a knee injury.
- On Saturday, the Springboks face the All Blacks at Ellis Park, though South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche remain doubtful for the series opener due to injuries.
- Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus is delaying his matchday 23 selection until Thursday, matching New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie's schedule to manage roster uncertainty.
- Nche has been sidelined with a knee injury since July, while Kolisi lasted only 25 minutes in Argentina this month before a hamstring injury forced him off.
- The All Blacks' squad faces further depletion as prop Ollie Norris is returning home following a knee cartilage injury, becoming the fourth player to have his tour cut short.
- With 7 of the 10 Rugby World Cup titles between them, Erasmus aims to balance a traditional "grind" style with a faster approach to succeed in clutch situations.
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Springboks sweat over Kolisi, Nche fitness ahead of All Blacks clash
South Africa captain and flanker Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche could miss the first Test against New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday. The top-ranked Springboks face the second-ranked All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday in the first match of a four-Test series between the arch rivals. ‘Regarding injuries, there are probably only two doubtful players, Kolisi... Read more → The post Springboks sweat over Kolisi, Nche fitness ah…
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South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus is addressing injury concerns ahead of a test match against New Zealand on Saturday. Key players Siya Kolisi and Ox Nche are uncertain due to injuries. Despite these challenges, Erasmus is confident, dismissing claims that the team will slow down the game against New Zealand.
Kolisi and Nche may miss South Africa Test against New Zealand
The top-ranked Springboks face the second-ranked All Blacks in Johannesburg on Saturday in the first match of a four-Test series between the arch rivals. "Regarding injuries, there are probably only two doubtful players, Kolisi and Nche," Erasmus told reporters. Nche has not played since suffering a knee injury in a Nations Championship triumph over England in Johannesburg during July. The first Test appearance of the season for injury-prone Ko…
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