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
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