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Skipper Kolisi's potential return sparks eighthman debate

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July 15, 2025

THE Springboks are weighing up the option of playing Siya Kolisi at eighth-man, should he be fit to face Georgia in the final midyear Test on Saturday in Nelspruit.

- LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

Skipper Kolisi's potential return sparks eighthman debate

With a ban hanging over the head of Jasper Wiese, who was red-carded for a headbutt against Italy this past weekend, the world champions are a bit thin when it comes to the eighth man position.

Stormers bruiser Evan Roos was the replacement on Saturday, and he is another strong candidate for the jersey, seeing that he hasn't had many minutes for the Boks this season.

Roos made a telling impact when he took to the field and gained some valuable running meters with the ball in hand. He was also solid on defence. Kolisi missed the last three games due to neck and Achilles niggles, but Springbok head coach Rassie

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