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RUGBY • UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 03 Dec 2026 • 09:15 SAST

Springboks confirm Kolisi return — Nienaber hails “forensic” depth ahead of Wales Test

Siya Kolisi rejoins the match-day 23 after passing HIA protocols in Stellenbosch. Handré Pollard starts at 10 as SA target top seeding.

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Source: SA Rugby • Verified 12 min ago

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