US EditionSpringboks Pull Captaincy Surprise as Kolisi Returns to Face All Blacks
The Springboks, boasting a combined 939 Test caps, aim to secure their fifth consecutive win against the All Blacks with Jesse Kriel captaining for the third time.
- On Saturday, Rassie Erasmus named an experienced Springboks team to face the All Blacks at Eden Park, retaining Jesse Kriel as captain despite Siya Kolisi's return at No 8.
- Facing the All Blacks on Saturday, the Springboks seek a fifth consecutive Rugby Championship win and aim to break their long-standing Eden Park drought while defending the Freedom Cup.
- The side's experience shows in the numbers, with the Springbok starting XV combining for 939 Test caps and Eben Etzebeth set to reach 136 while Willie le Roux starts his 101st Test.
- The All Blacks will defend their 50-test unbeaten record at Eden Park, with Ardie Savea earning his 100th Test, boosting New Zealand's motivation, All Blacks announced Thursday.
- `We selected the best possible team we could for the match...`, Rassie Erasmus said, adding `The history and rivalry between the sides speaks for itself...` and expecting a `proper grind` at Eden Park.
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Kolisi, PSdT, Eben to start against All Blacks, Kriel to captain
South Africa's rugby mastermind Rassie Erasmus has gone with the strongest side he can manage to face New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday, with Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Eben Etzebeth all starting the Rugby Championship clash.
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