Siya Kolisi

Kolisi: Boks escaped ‘dark place’ to make history

Siya Kolisi said the All Blacks took his side to a “dark place” in the World Cup final, but praised the Springboks for finding a way to win a record fourth title.

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Kolisi: Nothing bigger than All Blacks final

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi said that rugby does not come any bigger than a World Cup final against old rivals New Zealand.

Boks, Bongi stay in the ‘bubble’

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks have not allowed the Bongi Mbonambi-Tom Curry racism saga disrupt their preparations for the World Cup final on Saturday.

Siya: Dropped Boks not ‘sulking’

While the selection of a 7-1 bench for the World Cup final has come at the expense of a few stalwarts of South Africa’s 2023 campaign, there are no hard feelings in the Bok camp.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa hugs Siya Kolisi, captain of South Africa during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on September 24, 2022 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Kolisi hails ‘special coach’ Nienaber

Siya Kolisi says Ireland will be “lucky” to have Jacques Nienaber as the World Cup final marks the head coach’s final match in charge of the Springboks.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (CL) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (CR) walk through a guard of honour at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

‘Proud’ Kolisi credits Boks battle

Siya Kolisi said he was “really proud” of his team after they came from behind to beat England by a single point in an “ugly” semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi takes part in a training session at Fauvettes Stadium, in Domont, north of Paris, on September 19, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup. South Africa Springboks will meet Ireland for their next pool B match of the 2023 World Cup.

Bok teammates: ‘Selfless’ Siya still underrated

Siya Kolisi is an icon of South African rugby, but his teammates say the Springbok skipper still doesn’t get enough credit for his on-field impact.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa celebrates with RG Snyman and Faf de Klerk of South Africa after scoring his team's fourth try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Kolisi hails ‘special’ Etzebeth

Siya Kolisi says Eben Etzebeth “embodies what a Springbok should be” as the enforcer gears up for another powerful performance in the World Cup semi-finals.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi reacts after victory in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Kolisi hails ‘special’ Bok effort

Siya Kolisi paid tribute to the way the Springboks “chased lost causes” after a sensational comeback World Cup quarter-final victory over tournament hosts France on Sunday night.

Charles Ollivon of France takes on Cheslin Kolbe

Kolisi: Boks must ‘live on the edge’

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks can’t afford to get caught up with worrying about their discipline when they face France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.