Siya Kolisi believes he is “getting better” the older he gets as the Springbok skipper prepares to lead the world champions to glory in France later this year.
The 31-year-old was speaking to reporters on Tuesday in Cape Town, where he is one of 14 Boks completing a three-week readiness camp for the 2023 Test season.
“I feel really strong, and I have been playing with the Sharks. It was great for me… It was tough to move, but when I got there, I had six weeks of training without a rugby ball – just to get me fit, because after the World Cup, I was injured very quickly and I was overweight,” the 75-Test-capped loose forward said.
“So, my whole focus is just making sure that when I get back to the Sharks now, I play well and keep contributing, and I hopefully make the World Cup squad. That’s all I am focusing on now.”
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