Siya suffers setback on Racing return
Springbok talisman Siya Kolisi was forced off after just 22 minutes of his comeback game for Racing 92 in the Champions Cup playoff against Toulouse on Sunday.
Springbok talisman Siya Kolisi was forced off after just 22 minutes of his comeback game for Racing 92 in the Champions Cup playoff against Toulouse on Sunday.
Siya Kolisi’s quest for a first Champions Cup title faces the hurdle of five-time winners Toulouse, expected to field France superstar Antoine Dupont in the unusual position of flyhalf.
Rassie Erasmus is waiting for feedback from Racing 92 before deciding whether to keep Siya Kolisi as Springbok captain.
Siya Kolisi will spend another spell on the sidelines after confirming that he has undergone a successful operation on his hand.
Owen Farrell said he felt “nervous” at telling Saracens he wanted to leave, having been associated with the English Premiership club since he was a teenager.
Fijian speedster Peniasi Dakuwaqa went coast-to-coast for a sensational solo try to help Stade Francais beat rivals Racing 92 in the Parisian derby.
England flyhalf Owen Farrell is set to become Siya Kolisi’s teammate after his move to Racing 92 was officially confirmed on Monday.
Siya Kolisi scored his first Racing 92 try as the French club secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions Cup with victory over Cardiff in Paris on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi has jumped to the defence of “misunderstood” Owen Farrell while admitting that he hopes the England flyhalf becomes his teammate at French club Racing 92.
Saracens boss Mark McCall said the Premiership champions would do everything in their power to keep Owen Farrell after the England star was linked with a move to Racing 92.