{
  "id": 18557703,
  "title": "‘He’s going to Boland,’ jokes Kolisi about Du Toit as he hails return of Bok stars to SA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/hes-going-to-boland-jokes-kolisi-about-du-toit-as-he-hails-return-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T19:52:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/boland-kolisi-du-toit-return-bok-stars-sa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expressed his delight over the recent return of several Springbok stars to South Africa, following their respective overseas stints. The most recent addition to the home team was Pieter-Steph du Toit, who was recently released by his Japanese team. Kolisi remarked that the players' decision to return is positive, as it demonstrates the importance of playing in South Africa. He also highlighted the emotional welcome the players received upon their return, emphasizing the significance of the occasion. Two-time World Player of the Year du Toit will join Malcolm Marx and Manie Libbok, who have signed with the Bulls and Sharks respectively, after their respective contracts with Japanese teams end next year. Smith, who is recovering from an injury, will be available once he returns from the sidelines. Kolisi further explained that the return of these players will benefit both South African rugby and the Springboks, as younger players will have the opportunity to learn from their experienced counterparts. He also mentioned that the upcoming URC derbies will be even more competitive due to the presence of these returning Springbok stars.",
  "summary": "The Springboks and South African rugby will be boosted by their best players returning to the country, according to Bok captain Siya Kolisi.",
  "key_points": [
    "Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praises return of Bok stars to South Africa",
    "Du Toit, Marx, and Libbok join Bulls and Sharks after Japanese contracts end",
    "Return benefits South African rugby and Springboks with experienced players mentoring youth"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}