‘Proud’ Kolisi credits Boks battle
Siya Kolisi said he was “really proud” of his team after they came from behind to beat England by a single point in an “ugly” semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi said he was “really proud” of his team after they came from behind to beat England by a single point in an “ugly” semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi is an icon of South African rugby, but his teammates say the Springbok skipper still doesn’t get enough credit for his on-field impact.
Siya Kolisi says Eben Etzebeth “embodies what a Springbok should be” as the enforcer gears up for another powerful performance in the World Cup semi-finals.
Siya Kolisi paid tribute to the way the Springboks “chased lost causes” after a sensational comeback World Cup quarter-final victory over tournament hosts France on Sunday night.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks can’t afford to get caught up with worrying about their discipline when they face France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
The sharpest image of the 2019 World Cup is that of a triumphant Siya Kolisi, the first black player to captain South Africa in a Test, lifting the Webb Ellis trophy after the win over England in Yokohama.
Coach Jacques Nienaber and skipper Siya Kolisi praised the Springboks’ efforts to beat Tonga on Sunday with a bonus point and remain in the running to defend the World Cup.
Siya Kolisi credited his teammates for their support as he prepares to play his 50th Test as Bok captain in the World Cup match against Tonga.
Jacques Nienaber struck a defiant note after Saturday’s nerve-jangling 13-8 defeat to Ireland, claiming the defending champions can still win the World Cup.
Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have placed a big emphasis on the breakdown battle for their crucial World Cup clash against Ireland on Saturday.