Injury-hit Springboks eyeing rebound against Wallabies

As if the pain of a first loss to Australia at Ellis Park in 62 years was not enough, South Africa face a heavy injury toll from the 38-22 defeat in the Aug 16 Rugby Championship opener, with captain Siya Kolisi sidelined for an extended period.

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CAPE TOWN - As if the pain of a first loss to Australia at Ellis Park in 62 years was not enough, South Africa face a heavy injury toll from the 38-22 defeat in the Aug 16 Rugby Championship opener, with captain Siya Kolisi sidelined for an extended period.

Kolisi suffered a knee injury as Australia rallied from 22 points down in a stunning second-half display and is out of the second Test in Cape Town on Aug 23 and likely the two-match tour to New Zealand that follows.

Kolisi is expected to be out for four weeks, which means he will miss the Springboks' eagerly anticipated clash with New Zealand at Eden Park on Sept 6, where they are seeking a first win since 1937.