South Africa captain Siya Kolisi’s transition to No 8 has started off “nicely” according to former Springboks flanker Schalk Burger following his player of the match performance against the Exeter Chiefs in round one of the Investec Champions Cup.
Kolisi led the match for linebreaks at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium, and was second in both defenders beaten and metres carried as the Sharks opened their campaign with a bonus-point win.
Speaking on RugbyPass TV’s upcoming episode of Boks Office, Burger explained the different demands of playing at No 8 as opposed to openside flanker, and how it benefits a player as they get older.
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