Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is officially on his way back to South African shores after being released from his contract with Racing 92.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus played down South Africa's fourth successive victory over New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, paying respect to the All Blacks after the Boks won back the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009.
The Springboks once again showed why they can simply never be ruled out as they came from behind to sink the All Blacks 18-12 in a nailbiting Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick set their sights firmly on trying to clinch the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009 this Saturday.
The Springboks are the only unbeaten team in the 2024 Rugby Championship after three rounds thanks to a pair of wins against Australia and one against the All Blacks last weekend.
Despite breaking his nose, Siya Kolisi will feature against the All Blacks on Saturday, with coach Rassie Erasmus breaking down the steps they undertook to ensure he was ok to play.