Siya Kolisi excluded from Springboks squad for first Test against All Blacks

South Africa's captain Siya Kolisi has been omitted from the squad for the first Test against New Zealand scheduled for Saturday at Ellis Park. Head coach Rassie Erasmus opted for the less experienced Paul de Villiers, citing Kolisi's ongoing recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in a recent victory over Argentina. The Springboks will play a total of four Tests against the All Blacks, with Kolisi not being risked ahead of these matches. Damian de Allende is set to earn his 100th Test cap during the match.