Springboks need to answer these questions in 2024
Springboks need to answer these questions in 2024

The Springboks may see significant changes during the upcoming Rugby World Cup cycle, which begins in 2024.
The Springboks will play their first Test as world champions in July, but their primary goal in 2024 will be to win the Rugby Championship and look forward to the future.
Springboks to answer the captain question
Siya Kolisi will be 36 years old next Rugby World Cup, therefore it appears unlikely but not impossible that he would be able to lead given his age.
The majority of the players who have filled in for Kolisi as captain when he hasn’t been available are seasoned squad members and don’t make the best long-term replacements.
The Springboks will begin the process of deciding whether to continue under Kolisi or search for a new coach in 2024.
The coach question
several people think Rassie Erasmus will stay the hands-on coach for the entire four years, which is a point of contention on how the Springboks coaching staff will change over the next several years.
Throughout his tenure, Erasmus has performed admirably as the Director of Rugby, and his rule has been distinguished by careful preparation.
We might be in for a few surprises from Erasmus in one way or another considering his past actions.
With the aim of winning the Rugby Championship, the Springboks
In 2024, the Rugby Championship will return to a more comprehensive structure, and the Springboks will be up against it to challenge the All Blacks for the top spot.
South Africa hasn’t won the Rugby Championship since 2019 and have never been able to string together successive title wins.
With the All Blacks being directed by Scott Robertson, the challenge facing the Springboks will be immense.
Will players need to be moved on
As new players are welcomed into the team, some of the team’s Rugby World Cup heroes may find themselves cut off from the group.
It remains to be seen how smoothly this transition goes and whether players will become incensed at being moved on.
The Springboks team first mentality will be challenged by this, and management will need to address it.
Can the Springboks maintain their top ranking?
Although the Boks have won the Rugby World Cup again, will they be able to hold the top spot in the rankings in between competitions?
In July, if Ireland has a strong Six Nations campaign, they could have already fallen out of first place.
The rankings will not be the focus for the Springboks but are a great indicator of where a team is at in the world.