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

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

The Springboks will be monitoring the fitness of Siya Kolisi ahead of the first Test of the year against Italy 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' Test against Italy at Loftus this Saturday will see highly-regarded referee Hollie Davidson taking charge of proceedings.

The Springboks' Test against Italy at Loftus this Saturday will see highly-regarded referee Hollie Davidson taking charge of proceedings.

Here is the kick off time to note as the Springboks tackle Italy in their first Test of the year at Loftus this Saturday.

Here is the kick off time to note as the Springboks tackle Italy in their first Test of the year at Loftus this Saturday.

Centre Jesse Kriel was named captain of the Springboks for their first Test against Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.