Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel <\/a>and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\nThe decision came moments after Lood de Jager\u2019s red card forced the Springboks into a tactical reshuffle, but fans were left fuming as Kolisi took his seat on the bench, visibly emotional.<\/p>\n
However, true to his remarkable leadership, Kolisi was soon back on his feet later in the half, rallying and cheering on his team. An inspiration.<\/p>\n
Social media erupted in reaction to the call to replace Kolisi:<\/p>\n
\u201cJust saw Siya Kolisi on the sidelines. He looks seriously p***ed off about being subbed at half-time,\u201d one fan wrote.<\/p>\n
Another added: \u201cThey say a picture speaks a thousand words \u2014 Kolisi\u2019s face said it all. Foaming.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cKolisi has a face like stone. Such disrespect from Rassie on his 100th cap,\u201d a supporter posted.<\/p>\n
\u201cRemoving Kolisi on his 100th cap instead of the fraud playing eight is baffling,\u201d another said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe image of Siya Kolisi sitting on the bench 40 minutes into his 100th test cap. Heartbreaking. What a leader,\u201d read one comment.<\/p>\n
And another simply summed it up: \u201cSiya Kolisi off is crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Erasmus\u2019 bold call has divided opinion \u2014 with many questioning whether the symbolic moment should have been handled differently.<\/p>\n
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