Siyamthanda ‘Siya’ Kolisi is one of the nation’s most admired gentle giants. The famous number 6 jersey is brought to life by quite an impeccable individual who consistently put in the work in creating a legacy for his name in an industry that had been deemed extremely tough for a person of colour.
Like many of his teammates in the national rugby team, Siya has had a tough upbringing that he used as motivation to fuel his dedication and drive, as he took over the world by breaking glass ceilings and putting an end to many of his family’s generational curses.
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Today, the name Siyamthanda Kolisi is one that will be engraved within the hall of fame as he remains not only the first black person to lead the Springboks into history, but also because he is the first black captain to lead the Springboks into their leading record of being the first nation to win the Rugby World Cup four times.
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As South Africa’s first black captain, Siya is more than just a captain. We have witnessed him carry the spirit of Ubuntu countless times and be a brother to not just his teammates but their oppositions that they have played with too.
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Siya will always be our captain as a nation, and continues to be an indication of hope for our nation. Siya and the rest of the Springboks remain our beacon of hope as they continue to normalize the concept of breaking barriers and resilience. Rugby has now become more than just a sport; it is also about representation.
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