Twitter on Kolisi’s Bok captaincy

How Twitter reacted to flank Siya Kolisi being named Springbok captain for the Test series against England.

Kolisi an inspired choice as Bok captain

Siya Kolisi was the logical choice as Springbok captain for the Tests against England, but the significance of the appointment cannot be underestimated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolisi to captain Springboks

Siya Kolisi will captain the Springboks in the three-Test series against England, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will lead the side against Wales.

Rhule banned for three weeks

Stormers wing Raymond Rhule has been handed a three-week suspension after his red card against the Lions on Saturday.

Banned Botha won’t miss a match

Sharks captain Ruan Botha has received a four-week suspension, but will still be available for his side’s next Super Rugby match.

Mitchell: We let it slip

Bulls coach John Mitchell accepted responsibility for his side’s stunning 38-28 loss to a 14-man Brumbies in Pretoria on Saturday.

Lions coach: Stormers are a good team

Lions coach Swys de Bruin says he still believes the Stormers are a good side, despite their last-gasp 26-23 loss to the Johannesburg side at Newlands on Saturday.

South African trio cited

Ruan Botha, Raymond Rhule and JJ Engelbrecht have been cited following their disciplinary transgressions this weekend and will appear before Sanzaar’s foul play review committee.

Watch: Lions press conference

Lions coach Swys de Bruin and captain Franco Mostert address the media after their 26-23 victory over the Stormers at Newlands.

Watch: Bulls press conference

John Mitchell addresses the media after the Bulls’ 38-28 defeat against the Brumbies at Loftus.