Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi has been named among Time's most influential 100 people in the world in 2024.
to World Cup glory last year after also leading the team to victory at the 2019 showpiece in Japan in 2019.
South African comedian Trevor Noah, who is also an Emmy-winning television host, writes about Kolisi in the Time list: “You can’t really separate South Africa’s history from rugby. “Through his wisdom and humility, Siya has taught us what a powerful captain should be: someone who serves and inspires those he leads. And for him to lead a team in a historically white sport, to be loved and adored by fans of all races, is an immense achievement.
Some of the world’s most recognisable names are on the Time list, among them Dua Lipa, Taraji P Henson, Kylie Minogue, and Michael J Fox, and other sports stars like Jenni Hermoso, Patrick Mahomes and Max Verstappen.Kolisi, 32, is currently injured and there are doubts about whether the two-time winning World Cup captain will lead the Boks again.
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