Also known as: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi — South Africa rugby captain who suffered a hamstring injury during August 2026 Tests against Argentina and faced a subsequent scan ahead of the New Zealand series.
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The Namibian
Siya Kolisi will replace if passed fit Paul de Villiers after hamstring injury
“If flanker Siya Kolisi is passed fit after a hamstring injury he will replace Paul de Villiers.”
Springboks change half backs for second All Blacks TestThe Namibian
Siya Kolisi may miss first Test against New Zealand
“South Africa captain and flanker Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche could miss the first Test against New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.”
Kolisi and Nche may miss South Africa Test against New ZealandThe Namibian
Siya Kolisi limped off after 25 minutes due to injury
“South Africa captain and flanker Siya Kolisi, whose return from injury lasted only 25 minutes before limping off, said the Test turned out as he expected.”
South Africa win after surviving late Argentina surgeThe Namibian
Siya Kolisi said he hurt his hamstring and will require a scan
“"I hurt my hamstring again so I will have to go for a scan. It is really tough," he added, with the first Test against arch rivals New Zealand on August 22.”
South Africa win after surviving late Argentina surgeThe Namibian
Siya Kolisi was injured
“"Our defence was good in stages and we ticked some other boxes," said South Africa captain and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, deputing for the injured Siya Kolisi.”
Debutant Williams scores as South Africa thump WalesThe Namibian
Siya Kolisi completed journey from being a fan watching rugby in the township tavern to being national captain lifting the greatest trophy.
“Once the first boy completed the journey from being a fan watching rugby in the township tavern to being national captain lifting the greatest trophy, the path is paved, and the rest will follow.”
Destined For GreatnessSouth Africa have changed their half-backs for the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Cape Town, promoting Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach to replace Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams. The Springboks also made changes to their backline, with Ethan Hooker replacing Kurt-Lee Arendse on the left wing.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa have changed their half-backs for the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Cape Town, promoting Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach to replace Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams. The Springboks also made changes to their backline, with Ethan Hooker replacing Kurt-Lee Arendse on the left wing.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand outscored South Africa by five tries to one for a 33-16 victory in Johannesburg in the first Test of a four-match series, dominating the second half after South Africa led 13-12 at half-time. The All Blacks took their chances while South Africa made numerous entries into their rivals' 22 without reward and finished with 13 players after two yellow cards.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche are doubtful for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Johannesburg, head coach Rassie Erasmus said Monday. Kolisi suffered a hamstring injury in Argentina this month, while Nche has not played since a knee injury in July.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
World champions South Africa withstood a late post-hooter attack from Argentina to win 17-10 in a Test in Buenos Aires on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 12 internationals. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the game was tough preparation ahead of their upcoming series against New Zealand, though he suffered a hamstring injury that will require a scan.
8 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Debutant wing Jaco Williams scored a try and created another as South Africa beat Wales 43-0 in Durban to reclaim first place in the Nations Championship southern hemisphere standings on points difference, ahead of New Zealand.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jesse Kriel's 78th-minute try secured a 42-28 victory for South Africa over Scotland in Pretoria on Saturday. The win kept South Africa top of the southern hemisphere standings after two bonus-point victories.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated England 45-21 in a Nations Championship first-round match at Ellis Park, outscoring them seven tries to three. England were reduced to 13 men late in the match after centre Tommy Freeman and replacement forward Guy Pepper were yellow carded.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →