Springbok captain Siya Kolisi dismisses suggestions of guaranteed selection ahead of his return from injury against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi insists no player holds a guaranteed spot in the national team, declaring that every individual — veteran or newcomer — must continuously earn the right to wear the green and gold.
Kolisi is among a high-profile contingent of senior stars returning to the starting XV for Saturday night’s Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani, alongside fellow stalwarts Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, and Andre Esterhuizen.
The match also marks the return of several promising younger talents, including playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and back Ethan Hooker, while loose forwards Cameron Hanekom and Elrigh Louw continue their integration following lengthy injury lay-offs.
Despite his status as a two-time World Cup-winning captain, Kolisi — who has recovered from a hamstring injury — maintains that reputation counts for nothing once selection is on the line.
