South Africa name 21 World Cup-winners in squad for Lions Test as Siya Kolisi passed fit

The South Africa captain was one of 14 Springboks to test positive for coronavirus, forcing him to self-isolate in Johannesburg for 10 days
South Africa name 21 World Cup-winners in squad for Lions Test as Siya Kolisi passed fit

Siya Kolisi lifts the Web Ellis Cup in 2019. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to lead his country into Saturday’s first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

The flanker was one of 14 Springboks to test positive for coronavirus, forcing him to self-isolate in Johannesburg for 10 days.

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