Springbok captain Siya Kolisi to return to Stormers in 2026
Kolisi is expected to play a pivotal mentoring role as part of Project 2029, the club’s long-term plan to strengthen squad depth, leadership and maturity.
Kolisi is expected to play a pivotal mentoring role as part of Project 2029, the club’s long-term plan to strengthen squad depth, leadership and maturity.
The 59-year-old said the decision to part with the medal was driven solely by financial pressure, rather than sentiment.
The ruling means the Sharks will be without one of their most influential forwards for a significant portion of the Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship campaign.
The emphatic victory, the Springboks’ 13th win in 15 matches this season, gives them an impressive 86.7% win rate for the year.
Kolisi’s 100th cap adds another chapter to an illustrious journey that has seen him rise from humble beginnings to become one of South Africa’s most inspiring sports figures.