Springboks: New club could keep Siya Kolisi from playing for SA!

Siya Kolisi may be kept from playing for the Springboks if his new club has their way. This is because of their stern policies on club rugby.

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Siya Kolisi will be joining French-based outfit Racing 92 after the Rugby World Cup in France.

This could have massive ramifications for his Springboks career as they could prevent him from playing for SA after the Rugby World Cup.

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RACING 92 TO BLOCK SIYA KOLISI FROM PLAYING FOR SPRINGBOKS AFTER RWC

Surprisingly, a clause in his contract could see him miss out on Springbok matches after the Rugby World Cup in France.

“Racing 92 will reportedly block him from playing for the Springboks beyond the tournament in France,” the report on SARugbyMag read.

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This is because the French Top 14 season runs into the Springboks international season. Traditionally, it runs through the November internationals through to the start of June. Meaning, Siya Kolisi could potentially miss future Bok test series in June, or at best, would join up late with the squad.

Furthermore, he may be kept from the November tests. Thankfully, this is the World Cup year and there is no November test series. However, Kolisi could miss future November internationals if the club insists on keeping him during this time.

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Thankfully, his contract has reported been adjusted since then.

Therefore, he is likely to be cleared to play for South Africa but fans should be wary of him possibly being held back for the occasional big match if Racing 92 make the play-offs or really need him.

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This will not affect Kolisi’s current Rugby World Cup plans as he is fully illegible and on his way to returning to full fitness having played for 40 minutes against Wales. He is expected to get a slightly longer run against NZ at Twickenham on Friday, 22 August 2023.