Cheslin Kolbe returns in Boks squad for 2019 RWC final

The fit-again Cheslin Kolbe returned the Springbok team for Saturday’s RWC final against England at the International Stadium Yokohama, Japan.

An ankle injury ruled Kolbe out of the semifinal against Wales last week. His place was taken by Sbu Nkosi who now finds out of Saturday’s matchday 23-man squad.

South Africa’s team: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.

Substitutes: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Franco Mostert, 21 Francois Louw, 22 Herschel Jantjies, 23 Frans Steyn.

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