South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is omitted from the Springboks squad for Saturday’s first Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park. Kolisi is not selected for the match, leaving the team without its usual captain for the opening game of the series.
The reports identify the change as a selection decision ahead of the New Zealand fixture, with the focus on Kolisi’s absence from the team. Both outlets refer to the same timing and venue—Ellis Park—and describe the omission in similar terms, without detailing additional reasons or replacement information. As a result, the immediate context is the Springboks’ decision on the player lineup for the first meeting with the All Blacks.
With only these accounts provided, there are no differing angles on the core fact: Kolisi is left out of the squad for the first Test. Any further context—such as injury status, tactical considerations, or leadership arrangements—is not included in the sources.
