'We love you, not as a coach, but as a person,' says Kolisi as Boks bid farewell to Nienaber
Enter recipient email addressPARIS. – Springbok captain Siya Kolisi isn’t the type who likes to have the last word, but when the opportunity presented itself at the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup, after they’d beaten New Zealand 12-11 at the Stade de France on Saturday, he took a moment to praise outgoing coach Jacques Nienaber.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future.
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