‘Joker’ Kolisi hits Bok captaincy milestone
Siya Kolisi credited his teammates for their support as he prepares to play his 50th Test as Bok captain in the World Cup match against Tonga.
Siya Kolisi credited his teammates for their support as he prepares to play his 50th Test as Bok captain in the World Cup match against Tonga.
Jacques Nienaber said that his team selection for the World Cup clash against Tonga was based around wanting the Springboks to physically match the Pacific Islanders.
Handre Pollard will make his return from a calf injury for the Springboks in the number 10 jersey against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday.
Assistant coach Daan Human is confident the Springboks will be able to front up to “the heaviest pack” in the World Cup when South Africa and Tonga lock horns on Sunday.
The bounce of the ball was all that prevented Tonga from causing a major upset when they last faced the Springboks at the 2007 World Cup.
Loose forward Vaea Fifita will miss Tonga’s last two World Cup pool games, that includes Sunday’s match against the Springboks, due to suspension.
Kwagga Smith says with no more opportunities to slip up, the Springboks need to get all five points from their final World Cup pool match against Tonga on Sunday.
Rassie Erasmus is not taking a Springbok win over Tonga for granted, as he predicts plenty can still happen in the conclusion of the World Cup pool stage.
Scotland sealed a bonus-point 45-17 victory over Tonga in Nice on Sunday to keep alive their hopes of booking a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
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