Now that he can rest easy knowing he will captain the Springboks at the Rugby World Cup in France, Siya Kolisi has admitted just how scared he was that his dream might be over.
Makazole Mapimpi admits that he and Lukhanyo Am were left emotional after they realised his injury was going to keep him out of the Springboks' 33-man World Cup squad.
Springboks wing Makazole Mapimpi admits he had moments of self-doubt in the lead-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup team announcement.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will revel in the immense pressure-cooker environment of a Rugby World Cup.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shared some more insight into Handre Pollard's situation following his omission from the Rugby World Cup squad.
The Springboks have named their 33-man squad set to defend the Rugby World Cup in France next month, with a few notable inclusions and omissions catching the eye.