CAPE TOWN - Double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is playing excellent rugby for French club Racing 92 and will be considered for South Africa this year, though he may not lead the side, coach Rassie Erasmus said on Tuesday.

Erasmus left his role as director of rugby to return as head coach of the Springboks as they move towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia and has hinted that some of the 'old guard' will be phased out over the next few seasons.