FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Final - New Zealand v South Africa - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 28, 2023 South Africa's Siya Kolisi celebrates after winning the world cup final REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/File Photo
(Reuters) - South Africa's double World Cup-winner Siya Kolisi has vivid memories of a tough upbringing which means no rampaging tight-head prop or 150kg lock can strike fear into him ahead of two tests against Ireland in July that may be his last as skipper.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that he may appoint a new captain either this year or next, preferring a locally-based option, but could wait until after the eagerly-anticipated series with Andy Farrell's side.
