France captain: Siya’s my brother

Gaël Fickou has paid an emotional tribute to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi ahead of Saturday night’s blockbuster Test in Paris. The midfielder, who takes over the captaincy in the absence of the injured Antoine Dupont, told Rugbyrama he shares a special bond with...

Boks’ No 1 ranking on the line

The Springboks could be toppled from the top of the World Rugby rankings this weekend if results don’t go their way in Paris and Edinburgh. The world champions currently hold a 1.20-point advantage over the second-placed All Blacks, but that lead will disappear if the...

Siya: 100th cap is for everyone

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he will carry everyone who was part of his rugby journey with him when running out for his 100th Test cap on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Kolisi will become the ninth South African to reach the milestone when he leads the Boks...

Contepomi backs battle-weary Pumas

Coach Felipe Contepomi says Argentina’s schedule has been a “challenge” ahead of their match against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday. Contepomi named a match 23 that has more than 900 caps between them following a Rugby Championship where Los Pumas again made their...
Jean: Siya’s now our hero

Jean: Siya’s now our hero

Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and Joe van Niekerk have paid tribute to Siya Kolisi ahead of the Springbok captain’s 100th Test. Kolisi will become the ninth Bok to reach the milestone when he runs out at the Stade de France on Saturday, and three of his former...