Siya Kolisi

Stormers to tackle Siya’s Racing

The EPCR Champions Cup pools were drawn on Tuesday, with the DHL Stormers set to face Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92, while the Vodacom Bulls will take on Premiership champions Northampton Saints.

Siya Kolisi leads the Springboks out for the first time

Rise up Siya, and the rest is history!

Siya Kolisi will lead the Boks in the July Tests, and here commentator Kaunda Ntunja chronicles the two-time World Cup winner’s emergence as one of SA’s greatest leaders.

Rassie: ‘Fit’ Siya to captain Boks

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Siya Kolisi will retain the Springbok captaincy for the July internationals, while defending the flanker against criticism for being out of shape.

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 20: Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am during a training session in 2021

Rassie: Good to have Bok veterans back

Rassie Erasmus welcomed the return of the overseas-based World Cup-winning Springboks and several Vodacom Bulls players to the squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.

Kolisi back for Ireland series

Siya Kolisi has been named in a 39-man Springbok squad that features four uncapped players for the Incoming Series which kicks off with a challenging two Tests against Ireland.

French boss slams ‘out of shape’ Siya

Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti has criticised Bok captain Siya Kolisi for a lack of form and conditioning at the tail of this season.

Bordeaux-Begles Congolese wing Madosh Tambwe (L) celebrates after winning the French Top14 rugby union qualifying match between Lyon Olympique Universitaire Rugby and Union Bordeaux-Begles (UBB) at Gerland Stadium in Lyon, central-eastern France on June 4, 2023.

Saffas Abroad: Tambwe ends Kolisi’s French race

There were mixed fortunes for the South Africans contesting the Top 14 playoffs, as Siya Kolisi’s Racing 92 were eliminated, while Dillyn Leyds’ La Rochelle progressed to the semis.

Kolisi sheds pounds for Top 14 race

Siya Kolisi revealed that he has had to lose some extra weight from enjoying Paris’ culinary delights as he prepares to push Racing 92 through the Top 14 playoffs.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Siya Kolisi of South Africa interacts with teammate Pieter-Steph Du Toit during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Rassie: Bok captaincy isn’t a big thing

Rassie Erasmus has named his candidates to lead the Springboks against Wales next week, with Siya Kolisi in contention to reclaim the armband versus Ireland in July.

BATH, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Thomas du Toit of Bath looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Play-Off Semi Final match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at The Recreation Ground on June 01, 2024 in Bath, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saffas Abroad: Bok prop steals Premiership show

Thomas du Toit produced a sensational performance for Johann van Graan’s Bath in the Premiership final, while Dillyn Leyds dotted down in a thrilling Top 14 finale.