Kriel 'excited' to skipper Boks after Kolisi withdrawal

Kriel, 31, made his debut for South Africa in 2015 and has played in 79 Tests, featuring in the Springboks' 2019 and 2023 World Cup triumphs. "I'm excited and honoured," said the Yokohama centre before admitting to a touch of anxiety. "Although I was a little nervous at one stage, I'm keen to go out there and lead the team. "One of the big aspects of our team is that everyone takes ownership in their areas on the game, so this match won't be any different for me on Saturday. "Fortunately, we...