The Springboks handed the All Blacks their heaviest defeat on Friday, 25 August, in a World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham, London.
In the backdrop of the Springboks win, many have hailed captain Siya Kolisi for making the magic happen.
RACHEL KOLISI SUPPORTS SIYA AHEAD OF RWC
This was Siya Kolisi’s second game after being declared fit by doctors following a knee injury. Mzansi was more than convinced that Siya was a great performer, and his post-match interview even impressed many.
With three weeks before the Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, several Boks wags have jetted to London to show support to the Springboks as they wrap up preparations for the World Cup.
Rachel Kolisi is already in London and has been showing the squad support. No doubt Rachel Kolisi supports Siya on and off the pitch. Mzansi was more than impressed by her overwhelming support for Siya Kolisi and the Springboks.
Many were impressed by Rachel’s support for Siya and how she has been there for him during the darkest hours of his career.
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Over the past weeks, Siya has often gushed about Rachel being supportive and a prayer warrior. Her pictures with her kids supporting Siya Kolisi in London have flooded social media, thrusting her into top trends.
SIYA KOLISI SHARES INSPIRING MESSAGE
Rachel Kolisi supports Siya
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Springboks fans have since nicknamed her the ‘Springboks First Lady.’ However, in the backdrop of the win, Siya Kolisi made a heartfelt post-match interview which wowed many.
The Springbok captain preached love, unity and hope as he thanked fans for showing their unwavering support to the team ahead of the World Cup. He went on to dedicate the win to South Africans and all Springboks fans across the world.
Siya Kolisi said: “As we were driving in the bus [here], we were reminded who we are playing for and why we work hard every day. No matter where we are in the world, South Africans always turn up. We appreciate you. We’re doing it for you. Keep on backing us.”