Erasmus confirms Siya Kolisi is in good shape and will be captain for Ireland tests

Siya will be captain, he will be six flank and has no injury. Siya is not fat and Siya is not transparent'
Erasmus confirms Siya Kolisi is in good shape and will be captain for Ireland tests

SKIPPER: Siya Kolisi

SOUTH AFRICA head coach Rassie Erasmus has doused any whispers that that Siya Kolisi might be relieved of the Springbok captaincy for the blockbuster tests in July against Ireland. Erasmus confirmed that that the back row would lead the world champions for the July 6 and 13th matches.

“Siya will be captain [of the Springboks], he will be six flank and Siya has no injury. Siya is not fat and Siya is not transparent,” an irritated Erasmus told journalists.

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