In an emotional moment, Kolisi waited for cheers of admiration to quiet down before sharing his side's gratitude.
In an emotional moment, Kolisi waited for cheers of admiration to quiet down before sharing his side’s gratitude.
“It’s been an amazing journey for us as a group and to see so many beautiful South Africans out here I can’t tell you how proud I am. Before we got to the stadium, driving here in the bus just reminded us once again who we play the game for,” said Siya Kolisi.“You are who we do it for and why we work hard every single day. No matter where we are in the world, South Africans always turn up. We thank you, we appreciate you and we do it for you so keep backing us,” Kolisi said.
“How humble is this man. I was sceptical about his game when he was made captain in 2018. But he has sure proven me and a lot of people wrong. I’m proud to say this is my Springbok captain,” tweeted one user. How humble is this man. I was sceptic about his game when he was made captain in 2018. But he sure proven me and a lot of people wrong. I'm proud to say this is my Springbok captain.
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