Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has answered the question on everybody's lips and clarified his availability for selection in 2024.
South Africa’s Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup with team-mates following victory in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023. Photo: David Davies / PASouth Africa’s Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup with team-mates following victory in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023.
The 32-year-old said that retirement is the furtherest thing from his mind at the moment on his return to South Africa.“Personally, nothing will change. I will still be available for selection. I really want to play,” Kolisi said when asked if he intended to retire. “I am looking forward to the new journey, but for now we’re going to enjoy being home and being double world champions, back-to-back,” he said.Kolisi said that he and the team have always been motivated to deliver for the fans and for the next generation of Springbok heroes.
“We wanted to make sure that this one is for the people of South Africa. This one is for every single person in South Africa. Rich, poor… it doesn’t matter where you come from.
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