In true Siya-style, the Springbok captain also used the moment to pay tribute to others. What a guy.
After Siya Kolisi led the Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory when they beat the All Blacks in the global showpiece’s final in Paris in 2023, the celebrations and admiration have continued pretty much unabated.
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Dan was left feeling in awe of the Springboks captain, describing the interview as “one of the most surreal and inspiring conversations I’ve had.”
Frankly, After the spate of muggings and car window smashings happening to tourists, we need Siya and Trevor working together to make SA a pretty place to visit.
I know politics is a poisoned chalice, but, once Siya has lifted the Cup this evening, I want him to be our President.
Bring it home boys, we’re all behind you!
While it was a close call for SA, winning by the slimmest of margins, the Springboks coach refused to use the victory to rub salt in the wounds of France, even though some fans on social media did just that.
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Ireland’s win over South Africa sent the Springboks from second to third (behind France) in the World Rugby rankings, which determines the best international team.
This is going to look really good when it brings Siya the cup for the second time.
The song reminds everyone that if you have never experienced the magic of a rampaging Springbok team, then you have never seen them live.
Siya and Rachel Kolisi seem to be everything that is right with South Africa.
Through ‘Chasing the Sun’ and ‘Rassie: The Official Film’, the trophy’s guts-and-glory fairytale has been reframed from several perspectives, shifting from the maverick coach to his star captain for this documentary.
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What’s especially interesting about Siya’s recent interview with ’60 Minutes’ is to see how his experience is framed for that audience.
WhatsApp groups have been popping off ahead of the opening clash of The Rugby Championship between the Springboks and the All Blacks. Has anybody sent this gem your way?
On January 21, to mark Rachel’s 32nd birthday, Siya posted an unflattering video of his wife. She waited, and waited, and now she’s pounced.
There are plenty of people around the world who have Siya Kolisi’s signature. Chances are there’s only one who has it on a Speedo, which he happened to be wearing at the time in front of a packed house at Murrayfield.
Long before Siya Kolisi was a Rugby World Cup-winning captain, and an inspiration to millions around the world, he was a hungry child trying desperately to stop the pains in his stomach.
Nine South Africans made Stuff’s list of the world’s most influential rugby players, including Siya in 10th, and Pieter-Steph du Toit in third.
Rachel recently opened up about depression, self-harm, a suicide attempt when she was younger, and other mental health battles.
An anonymous donor paid for Siya’s Grey PE education, and years later, the two finally met up.
Before Siya and the Boks jetted off to Japan last year, an ‘unauthorised’ biography was published. Now Rachel is speaking out about her husband’s story being told without his consent.
Siya Kolisi grew up in PE’s Zwide township, and he hasn’t forgotten his roots. Together with Rachel, he’s determined to make a difference.
Siya Kolisi and Jordy Smith managed to find time to meet up for a surf, with the Springbok captain riding a custom surfboard shaped by Jordy’s father.
During his acceptance speech, Kolisi spoke with passion about how sport has the ability to unite in a way that politics never will.
The dust is still settling on the triumph, with the analyses of our success only now wrapping up, but it is worth turning one eye towards what comes next.