Bobby Skinstad in action for the Springboks against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin in 1998. (Michael Cooper/Allsport/Getty Images)
If the just-completed Chasing The Sun 2 documentary series did one thing, it was re-emphasise the democratic breadth of leadership within the ranks of the World Cup-retaining Springboks.
There has never been any doubt that twice Webb Ellis Cup-lifting primary leader Siya Kolisi – it is uncertain whether the now Racing 92-based flanker will continue in the role this year – is perfectly happy to disperse the task at times among senior colleagues.
It is a sign of confidence and lack of paranoia that a captain can do that.
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