• Kolisi adds: ‘We can achieve anything if we work together as one’
Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa head coach, paid a glowing tribute to Siya Kolisi, the Springboks’ first black captain, after their dominant World Cup final victory over England.
Kolisi lifting the trophy, for South Africa’s third title, will be the enduring image of the tournament. The 28-year-old flanker grew up in poverty and revealed last week he had to travel to his local tavern to watch South Africa win the 2007 final against England because he had no TV at home.
Written by Gerard Meagher at International Stadium Yokohama
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/nov/02/rassie-erasmus-siya-kolisi-south-africa-win-rugby-world-cup under the title “Erasmus hails Kolisi: ‘There was a time when Siya didn’t have food to eat’”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
