Kolisi captaincy future in doubt

Siya Kolisi (captain) of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between New Zealand and South African at the International Stadium Yokohama,Yokohama City September 21 2019 (Mandatory Byline Steve Haag Sports Hollywoodbets)

Springbok rugby coach Rassie Erasmus said yesterday that it was uncertain whether double World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi would continue to lead the team.

Speaking at a press conference in Cape Town, Erasmus said Kolisi’s contract with French club Racing 92 did not prevent him from playing for his country and that he would be considered for selection but not necessarily as captain. “There are a lot of players who signed contracts with clauses that they will stop playing international rugby. Siya did not sign a clause like that so that tells you he wants to play for South Africa,” said Erasmus. “He will be considered and I think he will play some test matches.”

Kolisi, 32, captained the Springboks to victory in the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups but the flank forward will be 36 when the next World Cup is played in 2027 — SuperSport.