Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has brushed aside concerns that his team might take time to gel when they take on Italy in a Nations Championship encounter in Turin on Saturday.
French football legend Thierry Henry has opened up about his admiration for the Springboks, revealing how Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth have helped the national rugby team become a powerful symbol of unity in South Africa.
The Stormers suffered a narrow 17-13 defeat to Edinburgh at Hive Stadium on Friday as Siya Kolisi's return ended in disappointment.
Stormers' Director of Rugby John Dobson revealed the impact Siya Kolisi has had on the changeroom before he's even stepped on the field.
Siya Kolisi will run out in the iconic blue and white hoops of the Stormers for the first time in over five years in the United Rugby Championship encounter with Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Friday night.
Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani says Springbok captain Siya Kolisi played a big part in lifting the Stormer’s spirits ahead of victory over Connacht on Friday.