Siyamthanda "Siya" Kolisi OIG, (born 16 June 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently captains the South Africa national team. Having formerly played for the Stormers and Racing 92 , he currently plays for Sharks in the URC .

H.H. Castens captained South Africa on 30 July 1891 in their first ever test against the touring British Isles team at Crusaders Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth. John Smit holds the record as the most capped captain in international rugby history.

Siya Kolisi has become the most decorated South African Captain, having won Two-World Cups back to back in 2019 Japan and 2023 France (equaling the New Zealand team led by Richie McCaw who also won back to back world cups in 2011 and 2015) as captain. Further to that, as Captain he now stands alone as the only Springboks Captain to have led ...

1 天前 · The 33-year-old has already led South Africa in 61 Tests to date, currently placing him as the second-most capped Springbok captain of all time, with John Smit the far and away leader after ...

Siya Kolisi has made history by becoming the first black captain of the South African rugby team, redefining leadership and representation in the country. He is just the second-ever captain to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups after leading the Springboks to glory in 2019 and 2023.

2022年10月2日 · Siya Kolisi is the first Black player to be named captain of South Africa's national team—the Springboks—an international rugby powerhouse and national institution associated for more...

2024年6月26日 · Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle Lager Incoming Series, which kicks off against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday, 6 July, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus announced on Wednesday.

2023年12月8日 · Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi has truly transcended rugby to become a South African hero. His story is one of rags to riches and shows that dreams can come true no matter who you are.

2023年10月29日 · Siya Kolisi has continued to show strong leadership as the captain of South Africa rugby team. He has led the Springboks to championship yet again. They are the 2023 Rugby World Cup champions after beating New Zealand …

5 天之前 · Under his guidance, South Africa has embraced a culture of resilience and teamwork, proving why the Springboks remain one of the most feared teams in world rugby. From growing up in the township of Zwide to lifting the Rugby World Cup as the first black captain in 2019.Image Credit/BBC Sport. Source: Getty Images