Rassie Erasmus hits out at Racing 92 over Siya Kolisi and confirms role
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Not impressed.
South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has hit out at Racing 92 following some disparaging comments aimed at his two-time Rugby World Cup-winning captain, Siya Kolisi.
Kolisi signed for Racing 92 following the World Cup, joining a long list of superstars who have lined out for the Parisian side but their exploits in the market have not resulted in silverware.
They have once again finished the season trophy-less following defeat to Bordeaux in the Top 14 quarter-finals and president Jacky Lorenzetti too aim at Kolisi following the defeat claiming he’s overweight and that he was “transparent” in that game.
“Kolisi had a remarkable start to the season, where he was a unifier off the field,” Lorenzetti said.
“The injury layoff was harmful to him. He gained weight, lost shape and yesterday [against Bordeaux] he was transparent.
“In the back-row, we used to have an ultra-present warrior, a warrior called Wenceslas Lauret. For the moment, Siya is not making us forget Wenceslas. But we think that next year, that will change.”
Rassie has previously stated that Kolisi’s move to Racing may lead to him losing the Springbok captaincy but has now confirmed he will lead South Africa against Ireland next month and also hit out at Lorenzetti’s comments.
“Siya will be captain,” Erasmus said.
“Siya will play six flank, and he is fit and has no issues or injury, and Siya is not fat, and Siya is not transparent.”