The trust, respect and admiration between captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus was palpable
While Erasmus brought the game plan — he made sure his forwards were always fresh — Kolisi and his men brought the hard work and commitmentWorld Rugby Coach of the Year award winner Rassie Erasmus of South Africa and Team of the Year award winner Siya Kolisi pose with the trophies following the World Rugby Awards 2019 ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, November 3 2019. Picture: KAZUHIRO NOGI / AFP
Not only was the team the most racially representative, with six black players compared with the team that lifted the cup in 1995 and in 2007, South Africans of all shades packed bars, taverns and fan parks across the country and reflected the beauty of a nation revelling in diversity. “Since I have been alive, I have never seen SA like this,” skipper Siya Kolisi said in front a packed Yokohama stadium, where president Cyril Ramaphosa, wearing the green and gold jersey, was in the crowd.
But it was not just the spirit that carried them through. In coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Kolisi SA was given a salutary lesson in leadership, trust and discipline. The trust, respect and admiration between the two men was palpable when they spoke at a press conference after the match. While Erasmus brought the game plan — he made sure his forwards were always fresh — Kolisi and his men brought the hard work and commitment.
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