Rugby-Captain Kolisi back for Springboks in massive World Cup boost

Rugby Union - South Africa start their journey to the Rugby World Cup in France - OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa - August 12, 2023 South Africa's Siya Kolisi shakes hands with a fan during the official public send-off for the Springboks REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

(Reuters) - South Africa have received a timely boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup after captain Siya Kilosi was named in their starting XV for the warm-up fixture against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, his first appearance for the team this year.

Flanker Kolisi had been a major doubt ahead of the tournament in France after suffering a serious knee injury in April.