How many Springbok caps does Siya Kolisi have?

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is already a modern great. How many caps does he have for his country though?

Sep 26, 2022 - 11:24
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How many Springbok caps does Siya Kolisi have?

Siya Kolisi has been captaining the Springboks with distinction since 2018.

It’s therefore no surprise to see his tally of caps steadily rising. Where does he reckon in the all-time standings?

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Kolisi has now represented the Springboks on 70 occasions in his esteemed career. Kolisi’s 70 Springbok caps mean that he’s still a fair way off cracking the top 10, but he’s climbing steadily:

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has paid tribute to the team’s fans after their record-breaking win over New Zealand. Photo: SA Rugby website

Springboks: All-time caps

  • 127 – Victor Matfield
  • 124 – Bryan Habana
  • 117 – Tendai Mtawarira
  • 111 – John Smit
  • 109 – Jean de Villiers
  • 106* – Eben Etzebeth
  • 102 – Percy Montgomery
  • 89 – Joost van der Westhuizen
  • 88 – Ruan Pienaar
  • 86 – Schalk Burger
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Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an unchanged starting team for their must-win Rugby Championship match against Argentina. Photo: Christiaan Kotze/Gallo Images

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Siya Kolisi inching towards John Smit’s record

Kolisi’s 41 appearances as captain, however, make him the second-most prolific skipper in South African rugby history. 42 more caps leading out the Boks and he’ll match John Smit’s record tally of 83 matches as Springbok captain.

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