Jesse Kriel to captain Springboks against All Blacks at Eden Park

Thursday 4 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 4 Sep 2025, 8:00pm

In this story NZME, All Blacks, Springboks, Wallabies, Siya Kolisi, Rassie Erasmus

Jesse Kriel will captain the Springboks for Saturday's Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks in Auckland. While Siya Kolisi is included in the starting lineup, Kriel has been named as captain for the showdown at Eden Park.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 4 Sep 2025, 6:24pm

   All Blacks v Springboks: Siya Kolisi named, Jesse Kriel to captain side in Eden Park showdown (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 4 Sep 2025, 8:00pm

   Jesse Kriel to captain Springboks against All Blacks (opens in new tab)