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No rush to retire ‘old’ Bok warriors

Age won’t dictate Springbok selection in the next four-year cycle, with the majority of the current squad helping defend the World Cup at Australia 2027, writes MARK KEOHANE.

South Africas director Rassie Erasmus speaks during a press conference at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, on October 10, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Ireland not an option for Rassie

Rassie Erasmus quitting the Springboks for a job with Ireland looks all the more unlikely after the appointment of David Humphreys as the IRFU’s new performance director.

Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa during the 2023 Rugby World Cup South Africa Arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg on the 31 October 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nienaber teases Bok return

Outgoing Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has left the door open to being involved again with the newly-crowned, back-to-back world champions.

Siya Kolisi celebrates with fans after the Boks beat All Blacks at Twickenham

Siya the Usain Bolt of social media!

Arguably the most influential player to pull on a Springbok jersey, Siya Kolisi has been revealed as the most popular player on social media during the 2023 World Cup.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 31: Siya Kolisi during the South Africa men's national rugby team arrival media conference at OR Tambo International Airport on October 31, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kolisi’s Bok fire still burns brightly

Siya Kolisi has confirmed that he is not done with the Springboks yet and is still “up for selection” after arriving back in South Africa as a two-time World Cup-winning captain.

Watch: Hero’s homecoming for Bok champs

Siya Kolisi and the Springboks arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday to a rousing reception after defending their World Cup title in France.

Duane Vermeulen in action for the Stormers

Duane set for Stormers sequel?

Duane Vermeulen has been linked with a valedictory return to the Stormers, where he could reportedly start his move into coaching.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Siya Kolisi of South Africa celebrates at full-time after their team's victory in the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Smit: Siya’s Boks are the greatest

2007 World Cup-winning captain John Smit has paid the ultimate compliment to Siya Kolisi for leading the Springboks to historic back-to-back titles.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa, speaks with Rassie Erasmus, Coach of South Africa, prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks in no rush to replace Nienaber

SA Rugby are reportedly happy to let Rassie Erasmus fill the role of Springbok head coach in the interim, with Jacques Nienaber departing for Ireland.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Handre Pollard of South Africa celebrates with teammates following the team’s victory at the final whistle during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Boks defend World Cup title

The Boks produced a defensive effort for the ages in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final to retain their status as world champions by a single point against the All Blacks in Paris on Saturday.