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
Erasmus Reboots 13 as Kolisi and Etzebeth Return in Buenos Aires
Rugby UnionAug 5
Hansen Warns All Blacks: Stormers Want to Rip Your Head Off
Rugby UnionAug 5
Kolisi and Etzebeth Back as Erasmus Names 26 for Buenos Aires
Rugby UnionAug 1
Erasmus Turns All Blacks Tour Games Into Springbok Trials
Rugby UnionJul 29
Hansen lays out All Blacks blueprint to unsettle the Springboks
Rugby UnionJul 24
Erasmus Recalls Big Guns as Boks Split Squad for All Blacks
Rugby UnionJul 23
Erasmus Set to Unleash Springboks' Big Guns Against Wales in Durban
Rugby UnionJul 13
Hansen: Springboks Are 'Misleading Everyone' About Playing Fast
Rugby UnionJul 8