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8 questions that the World Cup-winning Springboks' captain Siya Kolisi answered – some pretty unexpectedly – in his inspirational autobiography, Rise.
Written by: Sanelisiwe Maliza. From the 2023 documentary Rise:The Siya Kolisi Story and an unauthorised autobiography of the same name to dominating newspaper headlines, most people are well aware of ...
Captain Siya Kolisi says he hopes the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup victory will “bring a change in mindset” in South Africa.
Rugby standout Siya Kolisi grew-up in South Africa's impoverished townships. Now he wants to use his fame to give back to communities lacking resources and opportunity.
Captain Siya Kolisi said on Saturday that South Africa’s second consecutive Rugby World Cup title has the potential to unite the country, after he led the team to an enthralling 12-11 victory ...
"Siya transcends the game of rugby – he’s a symbol of hope for so many,” explained ex-Springbok prop Tendai Mtawarira, who won the 2019 World Cup alongside Kolisi. “He came from nothing ...
Siya Kolisi is the first Black player to be named captain of South Africa's national team—the Springboks—an ... I think, in his life. I've met a lot of rugby players before, and I know what ...
— -- Before Siya Kolisi was a sportsman, a success story or a Springboks star, he was a survivor. Circumstance could have swallowed Kolisi whole in the Zwide township outside Port Elizabeth ...
Kolisi joined Richie McCaw as the only two-time men’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain but his impact stretches far beyond the field Siya Kolisi’s legacy as rugby’s greatest leader will now ...