Springbok captain Kolisi opts for surgery as World Cup hangs in balance
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was set to go under the knife in Cape Town on Friday.
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was set to go under the knife in Cape Town on Friday.
After suffering a knee injury early in the Sharks' URC game against Munster on Saturday, it's emerged that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's condition is more severe than initially thought.
In what could be a huge clue as to what the Springbok coaching puzzle will look like after this year's Rugby World Cup in France, Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids have had their contracts extended until 2027's showpiece slated for Australia.
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux has announced his departure from Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.
The Lions' now-retired loose-forward Jaco Kriel said his last steps as a professional player proved to be difficult, even though he finished his career on a high note with a 50-35 win against Zebre in the United Rugby Championship (URC).
Star Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is confident he will recover in time for the world champions' Rugby Championship opener against Australia in Pretoria on 8 July.
SA Rugby will take advice from its director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, when deciding on the new Springbok head coach.
Bulls director of rugby Jake White, the name that often pops up when international jobs open, hinted that his was not in consideration for the Springbok head coach role that Jacques Nienaber will soon vacate.