IEThe Irish Times
South Africa drop skipper Siya Kolisi for opening Test against New Zealand
Paul de Villiers starts at blindside flanker with Kolisi missing out after struggling for fitness in build-up
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- 20 Aug 2026, 13:08 UTC
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Paul de Villiers starts at blindside flanker with Kolisi missing out after struggling for fitness in build-up
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South Africa drop skipper Siya Kolisi for opening Test against New Zealand
Paul de Villiers starts at blindside flanker with Kolisi missing out after struggling for fitness in build-up
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