Siya Kolisi has issued a direct challenge to his squad ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks in Cape Town, warning that the Springboks' experience counts for nothing if they fail to apply the lessons from their defeat at Ellis Park.
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Kolisi: Experience means nothing without execution against All Blacks
Kolisi says the Springboks must convert the lessons of their Ellis Park loss into action against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday.
- SA Rugby Maghttps://www.sarugbymag.co.za/kolisi-boks-know-must-change/
- Springboks.Rugby (Official)https://springboks.rugby/news-features/articles/2026/8/28/boks-ready-to-give-everything-to-bounce-back-against-all-blacks
- Planet Rugbyhttps://www.planetrugby.com/news/springboks-hero-returning-siya-kolisi-has-that-madiba-touch-as-south-africa-could-do-something-spectacular
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