Siya: It’s all about the trophy for Eben
Siya Kolisi said the Springboks want to cap off Eben Etzebeth’s 128th Test for South Africa on Saturday with a Rugby Championship title victory in Nelspruit.
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Siya Kolisi said the Springboks want to cap off Eben Etzebeth’s 128th Test for South Africa on Saturday with a Rugby Championship title victory in Nelspruit.
Rassie Erasmus has explained that Siya Kolisi will be among the coaches when the Springboks look to wrap up the Rugby Championship title against Argentina on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi stands head and shoulders above his contemporaries on a list of the greatest captains to have ever played rugby that includes Francois Pienaar and John Smit.
Siya Kolisi says his exit from Racing 92 was a natural rugby decision as he targets a World Cup three-peat with the Springboks in 2027.
Siya Kolisi is a national treasure, and the Springbok skipper’s worth as a player, leader, and an ambassador for South Africa can never be overstated, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Vincent Tshituka is relishing the opportunity to hone his leadership skills alongside Siya Kolisi, in a powerful and dynamic back row with his brother Emmanuel at the Sharks.
Director of rugby Stuart Lancaster said Siya Kolisi’s decision to continue to play Test rugby contributed to the Springbok skipper and French club Racing 92 parting ways.
Siya Kolisi has retained his place in a Springbok squad that sees Manie Libbok recalled and Pieter-Steph du Toit rested for the Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Santiago.
Their careers have intertwined for years and share a tight bond off the field, so it’s not surprising Eben Etzebeth told Siya Kolisi he hoped the fellow Bok star returned to SA.
Victor Matfield believes Siya Kolisi rejoining the Sharks after a brief stint in France will better manage his workload while making the Springbok skipper more accessible.