Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has appreciated the support the team has been receiving from South Africans and the world at large.

 

The heartfelt message comes ahead of their showdown quarter-final match against France. South Africa has since been tipped as the favourites.SPRINGBOKS CAPTAIN SIYA KOLISI PRAISES FANS AHEAD OF FRANCE CLASH
The Springboks have been bullish in their campaign with 11 wins from 12 games, only losing to Ireland last month in pool stages.

Undoubtedly, this is one of the biggest 2023 Rugby World Cup matches. The Boks head into the showdown with an impressive record against France, having won 27 games, lost 12 and drawing 6 from 45 games.

The match will be played in Stade de France on Sunday 15 October at 21:00.In the now-viral video, Siya Kolisi praised Mzansi and the world for supporting the Boks, from watching the games to showing up at the stadiums in their numbers.

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The Boks captain also revealed he was happy to wear the iconic green jersey in their quarter-final match against France. In the backdrop of the praises, he also promised that the Boks would do their best.MZANSI REACTS
The video has since gained thousands of reactions and comments since it dropped. Mzansi flooded Instagram with their two cents, and many praised the Boks captain for doing their best and standing tall in the tournament.

@r1aan_th1art_79 commented: “That’s all we want and expect from our team…giving it your maximum effort and playing the full 80min. Win or lose, just give it gas until the tank is empty.”

@dan_so_sorry said: “Siya for president, please.”

@zubuya posted: “Definitely, we are behind you guys no matter what. I will keep praying for you to bring the cup back home, Boks.”

@nadine4harley commented: “How is this man for a Captain, 110% from the man himself! I have to say I am loving all the Bokke jerseys I have seen today!!!👌