US EditionKriel 'Excited' to Skipper Boks After Kolisi Withdrawal
- Jesse Kriel will captain the Springboks for the first occasion on Saturday against the Barbarians at Cape Town's DHL Stadium after Siya Kolisi pulled out due to a minor injury.
- Kolisi’s withdrawal forced coach Rassie Erasmus to draft Marco van Staden straight into the starting back row as Kolisi's replacement while keeping the rest of the squad unchanged.
- Although Kriel is vice-captain for this non-cap match, the team treats it as a Test to set the tone for the upcoming season, with Kolisi expected to miss some matches but potentially return for July Tests.
- Kriel, who made his international debut in 2015 and has appeared in 79 Tests including the 2019 World Cup victory, stated that Saturday’s fixture is an uncapped match against a Barbarians team known for their dynamic style of play and composed mainly of players from France's Top 14 league.
- Erasmus emphasized growing leadership within the squad and may confirm Kriel as official captain if Kolisi’s injury worsens, while upcoming Tests include Italy starting July 5 and Georgia on July 19.
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As part of South Africa's selection at the 2019 World Cup, as well as that of 2023 in France, this South African player will not be the captain of the Springboks during the match due to a choice of...
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