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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will miss the upcoming test against Italy due to Achilles stiffness. Although preliminary scans show no serious issues, the team is prioritizing his safety to potentially avoid a more severe injury. Coach Rassie Erasmus emphasized that no player will play more than eight or nine matches this year. The article additionally discusses the Springboks squad, including notable players left out, and mentions various unrelated news items.

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