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South Africa Captain Kolisi to Make Test Return in Argentina

On Saturday, South Africa will face Argentina in Buenos Aires, with head coach Rassie Erasmus recalling several World Cup winners including captain Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth to the starting lineup.
The squad features 13 changes from the lineup that secured a 43-0 victory against Wales last month, leaving full-back Aphelele Fassi and scrum-half Cobus Reinach as the only survivors.
Erasmus implemented a 6-2 forward-to-back split on the bench with fly-half Handre Pollard included, while Etzebeth enters holding a record 141 Test appearances for the Rugby World Cup holders.
Expecting a difficult challenge, Erasmus said the team must provide a "proper 80-minute effort" against Los Pumas' strong forward pack and dangerous backs in the passionate Argentine atmosphere.
This match serves as preparation before the Springboks begin the "Greatest Rivalry" series against New Zealand on August 22, with matches scheduled in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Baltimore.

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After playing in a non-cap exhibition match against the Barbarians two months ago, the skipper missed Nations Championship victories over England, Scotland and Wales due to injury. His return is one of 13 changes to the line-up that started a 43-0 romp against Wales in Durban last month. The only survivors for the one-off Test at the Jose Amalfitani Stadium in the Argentine capital are full-back Aphelele Fassi and scrum-half Cobus Reinach. A muc…

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