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Despite its 88 meter and 105kg, the South African colossus, victorious from France at the 2023 World Cup, remained very surprised during a visit to the young generation of his country.
And yet, physical side, difficult to compete. Siya Kolisi is one of the colossi of world rugby. The South African, imposing third line of the Springboks, has been hugging his robust carcass for long seasons on the grounds around the world. From CAP to Durban, via Colombes and Racing 92, the captain of South Africa, double world champion (2019, 2023), displays a size of 1.88 m for 105 kg.
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Despite this, the leader of the Springboks, victorious by Antoine Dupont and the Blues during the 2023 World Cup, confided his amazement in front of the … hopes of his own country. As reported by the specialized media RugbyPass, Siya Kolisi recently visited the Junior Boks, between two international games, at the Nelson Mandela training center in Port Elizabeth.
-The goal: to discuss, exchange, advise, inspire. Despite his own already very imposing measurements, Kolisi was gradually seemed next to certain templates. A detail that has not escaped the flanker. “The size of these boys is crazy compared to me,” he said. “It is incredible to see these young people and to be here, in Port Elizabeth, where people are so hungry for rugby and want to see our boys playing. I see that, like the coaches, work hard, that they have a great culture, and I am convinced that the future of South African rugby is in good hands.”
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“They represent each of us in South Africa at the moment; it is their chance, and they must seize it wisely. They do not only represent a few people, but the whole country. They must take advantage of the present moment, because this opportunity can be withdrawn at once,” he concluded.
The next rugby world cup, during which Springboks will aim for a fourth title (after 1995, 2019 and 2023), will be held from October 1 to November 13, 2027, in Australia.
