South Africa coach not sure Siya Kolisi will remain Springboks captain

South African head coach Rassie

Erasmus has said he is uncertain whether World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi will retain the role moving forward.

Kolisi has become one of the Springboks’ most influential figures, guiding the side to a superb defence of their World Cup title in France last year.

The 32-year-old, however, no longer plays his club rugby domestically in South Africa having moved from the Sharks to Paris-based outfit Racing 92 after October’s World Cup.

Unlike English players, Kolisi is still eligible to be picked for his national team despite playing abroad but Erasmus hinted that his preference for a locally-based captain may leave him with a decision to make regarding Kolisi’s future as the side’s skipper.