Siya Kolisi led the Sprirgboks to victory over the All Blacks in Wellington last year but will be absent for the rematch. The Springboks are taking no chances with injured captain Siya Kolisi, removing him from the looming clash with the All Blacks to preserve him for the World Cup. Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Kolisi won't play the opening Rugby Championship test against the Wallabies in Johannesburg on July 21 nor will he travel to Wellington to play the All Blacks a week later. SUPPLIED The All Blacks' Rugby World Cup jersey for 2019 has been revealed by sponsors adidas. ​Kolisi was in charge of the Springboks when they upset the All Blacks 36-34 in the New Zealand capital last year.

Source: Stuff July 03, 2019 21:00 UTC