The Springboks have turned their full attention to Ireland after wrapping up their training camp in Pretoria as back-to-back Test matches against the Six Nations champions lie in wait.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that talismanic captain Siya Kolisi will lead out the Boks against Ireland.
The Springboks are back at full strength barring a few key injuries as Rassie Erasmus revealed his expanded squad to tackle Ireland in two mouthwatering Test matches next month.
Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has assured fans that Siya Kolisi remains a strong contender for the team's long-term captaincy going forward.
The Springboks added prestigious continental awards to their impressive list of accolades following their back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles last year.
Sharks head coach John Plumtree believes Phepsi Buthelezi could develop into a Siya Kolisi-style flank for the Durban side.