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Kolisi and Nché in race to be fit for All Blacks opener at Ellis Park

Siya Kolisi and Ox Nché are doubtful for Saturday's Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, with both players' fitness to be assessed after Monday's training session.

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Siya Kolisi and Ox Nché are the only two players carrying niggles ahead of Saturday's opening Greatest Rivalry Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, with both men's availability hinging on how they come through Monday's training session.

Kolisi has been managing a hamstring injury sustained against Argentina, which forced him off after 20 minutes of that match, while Nché has not played since injuring his knee against England earlier this year.

"The only two doubtful players are Siya and Ox," Erasmus said. "I wouldn't say they're still injured; it's just niggles. And if they get through today, they might be good for us. Apart from that, there are no others."

Erasmus added that Franco Mostert, who had also been monitored, is in good shape. The Springboks held back their team announcement on Monday, with Erasmus citing respect for the All Blacks as the reason.

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