Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Kolisi Shifts Position to Counter Australia's Breakdown Play
Siya Kolisi, the captain of South Africa's rugby team, is going to play a new position in the upcoming game against Australia.
Instead of his usual spot, he'll be playing at No.
8 to help the team with the tricky part of the game where they try to win the ball back.
Kolisi has played this position before, but this time it's different.
The coach thinks this change will make the team stronger.
The game is the first in a big tournament, and it comes after Australia lost a series of games.
Siya Kolisi will play No. 8 for South Africa against Australia, a move to counter Australia's breakdown play.
Kolisi has previous experience playing No. 8 for the Sharks but notes his role will differ.
Kolisi will be earning his 94th cap for the Springboks.
The Springboks' coach, Rassie Erasmus, believes Kolisi will strengthen breakdown play.
The match is the opening Rugby Championship clash and comes after Australia's series loss to the British & Irish Lions.
- Who
- Siya Kolisi and the South African Rugby Team
- What
- Siya Kolisi will play at No. 8 for South Africa against Australia.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Ellis Park
- Why
- To counter Australia’s prowess at breakdown play.
South Africa
Australia
Match Outcome
South Africa
South Africa aims to win the match and improve their performance.
Australia
Australia, though having lost a home series, won the last test.
- Player
- Siya Kolisi
- Position
- No. 8
- Match
- South Africa vs Australia
- Location
- Ellis Park
- Caps
- 94
- Coach
- Rassie Erasmus