After the 2023 World Cup, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi joined French club Racing 92, quickly becoming a highly popular squad member at the club.
Unfortunately, he has picked up a hand injury, and taking to Instagram he wrote: “Operation went well! Will be back soon!”
The fact that he will be back sooner rather than later spells good news for the Springboks, who get their international season under way in June.
SPRINGBOK CAPTAIN SIYA KOLISI SHOULD RECOVER IN TIME FOR THESE FIXTURES IN 2024:
Saturday, 22 June: SA vs Wales (Twickenham, London)
Saturday, 6 July: SA vs Ireland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)
Saturday, 13 July: SA vs Ireland (Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban)
Saturday, 20 July: SA vs Portugal (Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein)
Saturday, 10 August: Australia vs SA (Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane)
Saturday, 17 August: Australia vs SA (Optus Stadium, Perth)
Saturday, 31 August: SA vs New Zealand (Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday, 7 September: SA v New Zealand (DHL Stadium, Cape Town)
Saturday, 21 September: Argentina v SA (venue TBC)
Saturday, 28 September: SA v Argentina (Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit)
16/17 November: England v SA (Twickenham, London – date TBC)
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Recently, Racing coach Stuart Lancaster said he was pleased with the manner in which Kolisi was settling in at the club.
“I’m really pleased with how Siya’s integrated with the club. He really brings a lot of energy to the team. I think he’s just getting better.
“He’s made a huge improvement and it’s great for him to be rewarded with a try,” added Lancaster after the French side clinched a 48-26 Champions Cup win over Cardiff.