Siya Kolisi Sends Strong Warning to Springboks Despite Their Big Win Against Argentina

• Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is not giving room for any complacency despite the side's heavy win over the Pumas of Argentina in the first round of their Rugby Championship tie
• The two-time World Cup winner sent a stern warning to his teammates ahead of their second-round tie against the Pumas next weekend
• Springboks are in the perfect position to retain the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title, but they need a win in their last game to make history

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi delivered a powerful message to his teammates after their dominant victory over Argentina in the first round of the Rugby Championship on Saturday, 27 September 2025.

The 34-year-old guided the Springboks to an emphatic 67-30 bonus-point win over the Pumas at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium in Durban.

The Boks are now close to retaining the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and need a win in the second round against Argentina at Twickenham, London.

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Kolisi sends warning to Springboks

While the Springboks impressed with a dominant display and clinical finishing against Argentina, Kolisi stressed the importance of remaining grounded and focused on the second round for them to get a win.

A victory over the Pumas in the second round should be enough to secure the title, as even if the All Blacks of New Zealand claim a bonus-point win over the Wallabies of Australia, overturning South Africa’s substantial points difference would be highly unlikely.

“We understand what awaits us next week and how challenging it’s going to be,” Kolisi said after the Durban match. “We’ve experienced that disappointment before, so we know exactly what it feels like. There’s still one more game left, and our mission isn’t over yet.”

Kolisi made it clear that the team intends to put in maximum effort and leave nothing on the field in their final match. At the same time, he acknowledged that the game won’t be easy. Argentina is expected to fight hard and challenge them every step of the way.

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The Sharks flanker praised the Springboks for their resilience, noting how the visitors capitalised on their mistakes in the first half.

Despite Argentina repeatedly taking the lead, the Boks responded each time, securing a 25-23 advantage at halftime and extending their lead in the second half.

“We anticipated a challenging beginning. We understood the kind of intensity Argentina would bring; they’re a proud side. In the first half, they capitalised on the mistakes we made,” Kolisi added.

Rassie Erasmus is expected to make a few changes to the starting line-up, but Kolisi is also one of the key players who is likely to make the team for the second round of the tie in London.

Siya Kolisi hails Springboks star

Briefly News earlier reported that Kolisi showered praises on his teammate after the Springboks' win over Argentina over the weekend.

The Boks captain was happy with the team's performance and how they responded in the second half of the game.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News