The Springboks will be monitoring the fitness of Siya Kolisi ahead of the first Test of the year against Italy this Saturday.

In an unexpected blow, Siya Kolisi will miss the Springboks' first Test of the year against Italy at Loftus this Saturday.

In an unexpected blow, Siya Kolisi will miss the Springboks' first Test of the year against Italy at Loftus this Saturday.

Here is exactly when the Springboks will reveal their first Test team of the year for this Saturday's clash against Italy.

Here is exactly when the Springboks will reveal their first Test team of the year for this Saturday's clash against Italy.

The Springboks are expected to pick a powerful side to face Italy in their first Test of 2025, and this is how the team could look.

The Springboks are expected to pick a powerful side to face Italy in their first Test of 2025, and this is how the team could look.

Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday after Siya Kolisi had to withdraw due to injury.

Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday after Siya Kolisi had to withdraw due to injury.

Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the BaaBaas in the injury enforced absence of regular captain Siya Kolisi on Saturday.