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Siya Kolisi

Siya Kolisi

RugbyFlanker|Sharks

South AfricaJune 16, 1991

Biography

Siya Kolisi made history as the first Black captain of the Springboks and led South Africa to back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023. Rising from a township background in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, Kolisi's story is one of sport's greatest narratives. Beyond his inspirational leadership, he is a supremely talented openside flanker with excellent breakdown work and tireless energy around the park.

Career Timeline

2013career

Springbok debut against Scotland

2018achievement

Named first Black captain of the Springboks

2019achievement

Captained South Africa to Rugby World Cup victory

2023achievement

Captained South Africa to second consecutive World Cup

2023career

Moved to Racing 92 in France

2024career

Returned to South Africa with the Sharks

Achievements

2018

Named first Black captain of the Springboks

2019

Captained South Africa to Rugby World Cup victory

2023

Captained South Africa to second consecutive World Cup

In The News

Boks Crush Barbarians 80-31 but Erasmus Frets Over Defence

Rugby UnionJun 21

Erasmus Hands Horn No.10 as Boks Name First 2026 Side

Rugby UnionJun 17

'A Son of This Community': Cheslin Kolbe Signs Stormers Return

Rugby UnionMay 27

Ox, Marx, Steph: SG Rugby Picks the Springboks 23 He'd Send to a World Cup Final Today

Rugby UnionMay 6

'Ruan from the Bulls': For the Love of Rugby's Pick to Wear the Springbok Armband After Kolisi

Rugby UnionMay 5

'I'd Say Ruan Nortje Gets the Job': Kitshoff's Springbok Captaincy Pick Comes With a Catch

Rugby UnionMay 5

Paul de Villiers Lands First Springbok Camp as Rassie Eyes a No.6 Succession

Rugby UnionApr 26

'I Didn't See the Camera': How a Springbok's Spontaneous Dance Became a Viral Phenomenon

Rugby UnionMar 31