Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has been praised for showing Racing 92 boss the middle finger over his 'fat' comments about Siya Kolisi.
Not for the first time, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has been praised for having his players’ backs amid criticism. This time, it is captain Siya Kolisi who was fat-shamed by French club Racing 92 boss Jacky Lorenzetti.Siya signed a three-year deal with the club last year after leaving his Durban team, the Sharks.In a media briefing on Wednesday, 26 June, Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Siya Kolisi would retain captaincy in the upcoming Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off next weekend.
The South African squad will take on one of their biggest rivals – Ireland – on 6 July and 13 July at Loftus Versfeld and the Hollywoodbets Kings Park, respectively. Rassie told reporters: “Siya will be captain, Siya will play six flank, Siya is fit and has no injury.”🗣️ "Siya is not fat and Siya is not transparent."Rassie was referring to comments made by Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti about Siya Kolisi’s recent performance in the club., the French club boss had harsh words to say about the Springbok captain. This includes comments the 33-year-old had gained weight, and was out of shape.
When Manie Libbok was criticised over his kicking abilities during the Rugby World Cup, Rassie insisted that the player was “playing brilliant flyhalf rugby at the moment.”In the midst of the criticism, the rugby boss quietly changed the header on his X account to a picture of Mbonambi. Rassie also previously tweeted his support for player Cobus Reinach and his family. This, after the Springbok received death threats from French players. ‘I don’t know if I’ve started grieving’: Bianca on life without Riky Rick
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