Kolisi makes Stormers comeback against Edinburgh
Siya Kolisi is set to make his return to the DHL Stormers after five years, starting at openside flank in their upcoming match against Edinburgh. The team is looking to secure a win to conclude their tour before returning to Cape Town.
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Kolisi's return to his original club is a major narrative in professional rugby, drawing significant interest from fans and sports analysts.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Siya Kolisi will play for the DHL Stormers for the first time in over five years in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Friday night.
Having made his return to the team where he started his professional career, Kolisi will earn his 119th Stormers cap when he runs out in Edinburgh on Friday.
Kolisi starts at openside flank, with Louw Nel moving to blindside and Riley Norton in the second row. The only other change to the forward pack sees Ntuthuko Mchunu start in the front row this week.
In the backline, Stefan Ungerer and Yaqeen Ahmed come in at halfback to pull the strings.
There is one new face on the replacements bench, with Wandile Mlaba covering loose forward.
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