Siya Kolisi Returns to the Sidelines After Picking Up an Injury in 22-Minute Comeback for Racing 92

• Outgoing Bok skipper Siya Kolisi only managed 22 minutes on the field upon his playing return before being replaced during his Racing 92 comeback
• The 32-year-old flanker made a cameo appearance as his French side Racing 92 lost 31-7 to Toulouse in a European Rugby Champions Cup match on Sunday, 7 April 2024
• Fans wish Kolisi a speedy recovery but say the two-time world champion is the victim of too much rugby after suffering a second injury this year

Two-time world champion Siya Kolisi picked up another injury as he made his return to the field for French rugby side Racing 92.

The 32-year-old could only manage 22 minutes for the the French side before he was forced off after injuring his right ankle.

Siya Kolisi suffers new injury

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Kolisi, who is set to step down as Bok skipper, was replaced by Frenchman Ibrahim Diallo in the 31-7 defeat to Toulouse on Sunday, 7 April 2024, according to SARugbyMag.

The extent of the injury is yet to be confirmed, however it will be frustrating for Kolisi, who recently recovered from hand surgery.

Siya shared a picture of himself and Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba on his Instagram account:

Springbok fans want a speedy recovery

Bok fans are upset that Kolisi has picked up another injury but they took to social media to wish the former Stormers and Sharks player a speedy recovery.

Garth William Peek blames the rugby schedule:

"Just look at the injuries all over the globe, there is too much rugby, no off time for the players, all money and greed will destroy many players. I say this as a huge rugby fan."

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Alain Samy questions if players are really hurt:

"Boks players abroad are always injured or not competitive inbetween RWCs. Then come the WC and they are magically ok."

Tandumzi Safa wishes Siya well:

"Get better, Sir."

Denver Gertse wants Kolisi to return:

"Come back to the Stormers, boetie."

Sharlene Reid Lombard is unhappy with the setback:

"Injuries non-stop."

Siya Kolisi's son makes playing debut

As reported by Briefly News, Siya Kolisi shared a video of his son Nicholas making a scoring debut for the youth Racing 92 side.

The nine-year-old Nicholas amazed fans with his dazzling moves, with some even drawing comparisons between him and his two-time world champion father.

Source: Briefly News