Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is happy to be back in a special environment as they prepare to kick off their 2025 international campaign.

Despite club-level shifts, Siya Kolisi will retain his familiar role for the Springboks in 2025, Rassie Erasmus has confirmed.

With Siya Kolisi sidelined due to injury, Jesse Kriel is set to make his captaincy debut for the Springboks against the Barbarians in Cape Town.

Siya Kolisi’s late withdrawal from the Springbok side that will face the Barbarians on 28 June means Jesse Kriel will captain the national team for the first time.

Ululations greeted Siya Kolisi in Cape Town today as he enjoyed a bagel dog, after satisfying his need for some home-style African food in Jozi yesterday. He is in the city ahead of the Springboks ...

Centre Jesse Kriel will captain the Springboks against the Barbarians after regular skipper Siya Kolisi pulled out due to an injury.

Late change to the #Springboks team as Siya Kolisi is ruled out, with Jesse Kriel taking the captaincy against the @Barbarian_FC in Cape Town tomorrow 🤝 #ForeverGreenForeverGold ...

Sharks coach JP Pietersen said Bok flanker Siya Kolisi needs to make the final decision about his possible return to the Kwa-Zulu Natal side next season.

Siya Kolisi leads a renewed Springbok squad, including four uncapped players, in the 2025 opener against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium this Saturday.

But there’s been a last-minute change to the Bok lineup, Jesse Kriel will step in as captain, with Siya Kolisi ruled out due to a suspected neck injury for the Saturday clash.

Under Kolisi, South Africa won back-to-back rugby World Cups in 2019 at Japan and 2023 at France. I’ve watched a fair bit of Bavuma and noticed how he came to terms with dealing with the ...