Kolisi the fan favourite as Bok skipper shines in Sydney
SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Siya Kolisi as the standout Springbok on Saturday in the historic win over the Wallabies in Sydney.
SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Siya Kolisi as the standout Springbok on Saturday in the historic win over the Wallabies in Sydney.
Siya Kolisi has emphasised the need for the Springboks to be consistent in their performances after ending a nine-year wait to beat the Wallabies in Australia.
A new-look Springbok lineup in Sydney brought out the best in veterans Siya Kolisi and Willie le Roux, and will hopefully spark a Springbok revival, writes ZELIM NEL.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have addressed their shortcomings during a tough week and “have no choice” but to improve in the rematch with the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are wise to the Wallabies’ decision to go for a six-two split on the bench in an attempt to match the imperious South African pack.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has lamented a lack of accuracy from the world champions in the closing moments of a disappointing defeat by the All Blacks on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks were off the pace and failed to impose themselves soon enough at Ellis Park on Saturday, allowing the victorious All Blacks to punish the world champions.
Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the promotion of Richie Mo’unga to start for the All Blacks at the expense of Beauden Barrett makes New Zealand more formidable this week.
Siya Kolisi and Joseph Dweba both joined in with the Gwijo Squad outside the team hotel in Johannesburg on Thursday night ahead of the clash against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi say the Springboks’ mauling of the All Blacks on Saturday is only the first step to perfecting their gameplan for the rest of the Rugby Championship.