INJURY UPDATE: The Springboks will have more injuries to contend with ahead of their next meeting with the All Blacks in Cape Town.
The world champions produced a strong showing in the final quarter to edge Scott Robertson’s side 31-27 in their Rugby Championship Round Three clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.
However, the victory has come at a price.
Captain Siya Kolisi has a suspected fractured cheekbone, which will rule him out of next weekend’s clash at Cape Town Stadium.
He left the field after 60 minutes and there was visible swelling on the right side of his face.
Wing Kurt-Lee Arendse was the other big casualty as he left the field due to a concussion.
Saturday’s win was the Boks’ third in a row in the Rugby Championship.
They now have an eight-point lead over the All Blacks in the standings.
Argentina will host Australia in La Plata in Saturday’s other Round Three fixture.
