Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says that he wanted to end his career at the Sharks but has explained why he will rejoin the Stormers.<\/b><\/p>\n
Having started his professional career in the Western Cape with the Stormers, the flanker made the switch to the Durban-based franchise in 2021.<\/p>\n
After the 2023 Rugby World Cup, he signed with French club Racing 92 but returned after just one season in the Top 14, rejoining the Sharks<\/a>, which he hoped to be his final team before hanging up his boots.<\/p>\n However, that is not the case as the Stormers<\/a> confirmed on Tuesday that the double Rugby World Cup-winning captain would be returning to his old club ahead of the 2026\/27 season.<\/p>\n Siya Kolisi: Why I have to leave the Sharks<\/p>\n He has confirmed that the decision was made purely to be closer to his family, who are based in Cape Town. In October last year, Kolisi<\/a> and his then-wife Rachel announced their mutual decision to get divorced after eight years of marriage. Rachel currently lives in the Western Cape and a move\u00a0back to Cape Town will allow the Springboks<\/a> great the opportunity to be closer to his children as he explained in a Sharks\u2019 statement.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Sharks have been a special part of my journey,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom the players and coaches to the staff and supporters, this is a team with strong values and a real sense of family.<\/p>\n \u201cI have loved being part of this group and especially enjoyed seeing the younger guys develop and gain confidence. While I had hoped to complete my career at the Sharks, I have to be there for my family who were unable to relocate to Durban.<\/p>\n \u201cThis decision wasn\u2019t easy, but it is about being closer to my kids. I leave with nothing but respect for the Sharks and real belief in where this team is heading.\u201d<\/p>\n Stormers confirm Springboks captain Siya Kolisi\u2019s SENSATIONAL return<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n