VOTE: Who should stand in for Siya Kolisi as Springbok captain?
Who should lead the Boks to victory?
It's not about being a good player, it's about motivating a nation.
Injured skipper Siya Kolisi needs a replacement in the Rugby Championship in July.
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While the rumour mill points towards Lukhanyo Am, Eben Etzebeth, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Steven Kitschoff, Duane Vermeulen, or Handrè Pollard, who do you think it's going to be?
Cast your vote below:
The captaincy is a matter of public interest. There is a huge point of concern around losing a World Cup-winning captain, however, Kolisi is recovering from a serious knee injury that required surgery and should be available for selection in August when the Springboks play three pre-World Cup warm-up internationals.
The culture of unity that has been established among the team means the hope is that Siya will not be missed by his comrades too much.
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On the bright side, this opens up an opportunity to test out the mettle of some of the core leadership group,
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