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Siya not stressing about All Blacks

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks must focus on beating Italy on Saturday, rather than thinking about how points differential could affect the Nations Championship title race.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:46 PM
Siya not stressing about All Blacks
Key Things to Know
  • Siya Kolisi says South Africa must focus on defeating Italy rather than worrying about New Zealand.
  • The Springboks and All Blacks are tied with 15 log points atop the southern hemisphere standings.
  • Kolisi stated that securing the match win comes before thinking about chasing bonus points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi emphasized that South Africa must focus solely on defeating Italy on Saturday, rather than worrying about points differential against New Zealand in the Nations Championship race. Speaking ahead of the Test, Kolisi noted that securing a victory takes priority over chasing bonus points, pointing out that the team cannot control the All Blacks' performances.

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