Kolisi cleared to face All Blacks in Cape Town
Siya Kolisi has passed his fitness test and will don the number six jersey.
Siya Kolisi has been cleared to face the All Blacks in Cape Town, the Springboks announced ahead of their departure for the second greatest rugby rivalry clash on Saturday. The number six jersey will be his to wear as he assumes the captaincy from Pieter-Steph du Toit. Kolisi missed last weekend's first test at Ellis Park after suffering a hamstring injury against Argentina in Buenos Aires earlier this month.
Springboks assistant coach Mzwandile Stick acknowledged the significant loss of their captain due to injury but commended Paul de Villiers for stepping up to the blindside flanker role since making his debut in July at Ellis Park. With Kolisi back fit, Cameron Hanekom will take his place in the match-day 23 as the preferred loose forward amongst the substitutes.
The All Blacks currently lead the four-match series 1-0, following their 33-16 victory in Johannesburg.
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