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Springboks wait on Kolisi, Nche fitness ahead of first All Blacks test

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 17 : South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has injury concerns over captain Siya Kolisi and key prop Ox Nche ahead of the first test against New Zealand on Saturday but he denied his side will attempt to slow the game down at Ellis Park.Erasmus has delayed his team announcement to Thursday ahead of the clash in Johannesburg as he juggles injuries and keeps his plans away from All Black eyes.Back-rower Kolisi has been recovering from a hamstring problem while Nche has a knee injury."The only two doubtful players are Siya and Ox," Erasmus told reporters on Monday. "I wouldn’t say Siya and Ox are still injured, it’s just niggles. And if they get through training today, they might be good for us. Apart from that, there are no others (injured). "We know this one will be tough and
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