Humble Kolisi’s journey to the biggest stage is liberating for all

Japan had an emperor enthroned last week but the occasion of Siya Kolisi leading the Springboks in his 50th Test in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup final is fit for a king.

Siya Kolisi has inspired South Africans as the first black Springbok captain and as the captain of the 2019 Rugby World Cup champions.
Siya Kolisi has inspired South Africans as the first black Springbok captain and as the captain of the 2019 Rugby World Cup champions. (Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Japan had an emperor enthroned last week but the occasion of Siya Kolisi leading the Springboks in his 50th Test in tomorrow’s Rugby World Cup final is fit for a king.

When he leads the Boks onto the pitch it will be the last few steps of a truly remarkable journey.

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