Wales vs South Africa Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi Expresses Frustration Over Negative Fixture Reactions
In the highly anticipated rugby clash between Wales and South Africa, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi voiced his concerns regarding the negative reactions surrounding the match schedule.
Fixture Reactions and Challenges
Kolisi expressed frustration over the criticisms directed at fixture placements, highlighting the impact on player preparations and fan engagement. His comments came ahead of a significant match for both teams.
Team Line-ups
Both squads announced their players for the upcoming match, showcasing a blend of experience and youthful talent.
- Wales Starting XV: Murray, Mee, Roberts, Hawkins, Dyer, Edwards, Hardy, G Thomas, Lake (capt), Assiratti, Carter, R Davies, Plumtree, Mann, Wainwright.
- Wales Replacements: Coghlan, Southworth, Coleman, Ratti, Morse, Morgan-Williams, Sheedy, B Thomas.
- South Africa Starting XV: D Willemse, De Allende, Esterhuizen, Moodie, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Van der Berg, Steenekamp, Grobbelaar, Louw, Kleyn, Nortje, Kolisi (capt), Mostert, Wiese.
- South Africa Replacements: Mbonambi, Porthen, Ntlabakanye, Etzebeth, Van Staden, Dixon, Smith, Reinach.
Officiating Crew
The match will be officiated by referee Luc Ramos from France, supported by assistant referees Matthew Carley from England and Pierre Brousset from France. Eric Gauzins will be the TMO, while Andrew Jackson from England will serve as the FPRO.
As anticipation builds for this exciting encounter, both Wales and South Africa prepare to deliver their best performances. The reactions to fixture scheduling continue to be a topic of discussion, especially among prominent players like Kolisi.
