Siya Kolisi declared fit to captain Springboks against New Zealand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Siya Kolisi has been declared fit to lead South Africa in the second Test against New Zealand on August 26 in Cape Town. Kolisi's participation was uncertain due to hamstring injuries, but he successfully passed fitness tests ahead of the match. Rassie Erasmus confirmed Kolisi will take over the captaincy from Pieter-Steph du Toit, who had led during recent competitions, including the Nations Championship. Du Toit is set to win his 100th cap in this match, which adds significance to the captaincy decision. The Springboks aim to level the series after losing the first test.
- •Kolisi has recovered from hamstring injuries and will start as captain.
- •The match is scheduled for August 26 in Cape Town.
- •Erasmus made the captaincy decision considering Du Toit's milestone of 100 caps.
- •The Springboks are looking to equal the series after a defeat in the first Test.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Springboks make Siya Kolisi decision ahead of second Test against New Zealand
"Kolisi’s participation in the game in Cape Town had been in doubt
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