As is stands, Siya Kolisi is second on the all-time checklist for Tests performed as Springbok captain, with the double World Cup winner having led the workforce on 61 events. Only John Smit on 83 Tests is above him.

Overall, the Springbok captain now has 92 Test caps to his identify, and if he stays harm free, there may be each probability he might rejoice changing into a Springbok centurion subsequent 12 months.

An enormous focus for the Springbok teaching workforce shall be to make sure Kolisi is properly managed as a way to get by way of to the 2027 World Cup, however it’s virtually sure that he’ll then head into worldwide retirement contemplating he’s already 33-years-old.

It does beg the query, who is likely to be subsequent in line to grow to be the everlasting Springbok captain after Kolisi, who has left such huge boots to fill.

There are quite a few leaders within the present workforce, however Bongi Mbonambi is 34-years-old, whereas Eben Etzebeth just lately turned 33, possible ruling them out as captaincy ‘successors’.

These are the three candidates that might take over from Siya Kolisi as Springbok captain

Handre Pollard

The veteran flyhalf continues to be solely 30-years-old, and will fairly feasibly nonetheless play for the Springboks for one more 5 or 6 years. He is a well-respected chief and will fairly simply take over from Kolisi, though it wouldn’t be a lot of a long-term appointment.

Salmaan Moerat

The massive lock has already captained the Springboks on three events, and is clearly held in excessive regard by the nationwide coaches. At 26, he has age on his facet, however the massive query is whether or not he could be assured of a beginning place.

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

The teen may solely be initially of his Test profession, but when he can keep match and harm free, there is no such thing as a doubt that he possesses the expertise to stay a key member of the Springbok workforce by way of to the subsequent World Cup. Rassie Erasmus has already admitted that the previous SA U20 skipper reveals ‘captaincy material’, and he might properly be a powerful contender after 2027 when he has banked some extra expertise.

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