Rassie Erasmus has posted a video on social media paying tribute to what he describes as the Springbok 'old guard', spanning figures from Paul Roos through to Siya Kolisi. The post, shared on 22 July 2026, arrives amid ongoing speculation about Kolisi's international future.
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Rassie signals changing of the guard with tribute to Springbok stalwarts
Rassie Erasmus has posted a video tribute to the Springbok 'old guard', from Paul Roos to Siya Kolisi, signalling he believes a generational shift is underway.
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