Rassie Erasmus has explained Siya Kolisi's injury and why the Springboks captain is able to feature against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi was spotted in the coaching box during South Africa’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina on Saturday. It’s not the first time that a Springboks player has joined Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team in the box as Duane Vermeulen memorably did so during the World Cup match against Scotland.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was always going to travel to Argentina with the national side, and never was in the plans to play unless there was an injury.

The Springboks will find out today or tomorrow if skipper Siya Kolisi will be able to lead the team in next Saturday's Test against the All Blacks.

In a pivotal moment for team dynamics, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, renowned for his leadership and popularity, will elevate his role by debuting in the coaches’ box during the crucial match against Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will have a new role in the coach's box during Saturday's Rugby Championship Test in Argentina, having been left out of the matchday 23 for the potentially decisive clash in Santiago del Estero.

Siya Kolisi travelled to Argentina with the Springboks, but not to play. Here is the key 'support' role he will fulfil instead.

Coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will have surgery on his fractured nose after the Rugby Championship.

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will be taking on a very different role during the Argentina clash, according to head coach Rassie Erasmus. The 33-year-old has travelled with the squad to South America ahead of this weekend’s Rugby Championship encounter with Los Pumas,