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Rassie Erasmus drops big Siya Kolisi, Ox Nché injury update ahead of Greatest Rivalry opener

IOL Sport · 17 August 2026 at 13:15

Rassie Erasmus drops big Siya Kolisi, Ox Nché injury update ahead of Greatest Rivalry opener

Bok head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed that Siya Kolisi and Ox Nché are the only injury concerns for the Springboks ahead of Saturday’s opening Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, with both set to be assessed in training on Monday.

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