Like so many others, Siya Kolisi may well close the book on his fine career at home, with the Stormers. The South African side announced on Tuesday that the back-rower will return from next season. A homecoming for the Springboks captain.

“Siya is a national icon who has always kept a close relationship with our team and our supporters. He is also a family man who wants to be around his children as often as possible“, savoured Johan Le Roux, the Stormers’ director of rugby.

Having spent time at Racing 92, where he frankly did not leave much of a legacy, Kolisi (34, 104 caps) will be back at the club he was part of from 2012 to 2020. His spell at the Sharks will therefore end at the close of the season.