Siya Kolisi closes the gap in list of most Springbok Tests as CAPTAIN

Posted by Garrin Lambley | Nov 18, 2025 | 0 |

Siya Kolisi continues to close the gap on John Smit as the player to have captained the Springboks in the most Tests.

Smit has been the long-standing holder of that mark – with 83 Tests – having played his final match in the green and gold on 9 October 2011.

After leading the Springboks in their most recent match against Italy last weekend, Kolisi now has 69 Tests as skipper to his name.

He’s 14 Tests adrift of Smit.

Kolisi would have to play – and captain – in both the Springboks’ remaining