The great captain Kolisi

EXCLUSIVE: History was made when Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named Siya Kolisi as the country’s new captain, an announcement that has got the country upbeat about the upcoming Tests against England.

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Kolisi’s appointment will see him become the first non-white captain since the country’s re-admission into the international game. It is just reward for a player who has led the Stormers for the past few years and has become an inspiration to numerous youngsters.

The Late Tackle team share their thoughts on this monumental selection as the Test series against England draws nearer.

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