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Racing 92's South African flanker Siya Kolisi reacts during the French Top 14 rugby union match between Racing 92 and La Rochelle at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, north-west of Paris on 26 November 2023. Picture: AFP

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'Nervous' Springbok skipper Kolisi helps Racing to Top 14 summit on debut

By AFP

A month after lifting the Webb Ellis Cup up the road at the Stade de France, 32-year-old Kolisi played 54 minutes at openside flanker as Racing claimed their...

  • Springbok captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis trophy aloft outside the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg following the team's return from the Rugby World Cup on 31 October 2023. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News

    South African rugby great Kolisi set for Racing 92 debut

    Kolisi was a spectator for last weekend's 13-9 victory over Stade Francais but will swap his seat in the stands for either a starting role or a place on the replacements bench for Sunday's game with La Rochelle.

    24 November 2023 17:37
  • Cape Town CBD was brought to a standstill by thousands of Springboks supporters who came to celebrate with the four-time rugby world champions. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

    CATO LOUW: 'Die Bok leef' - The Mother City's emotional gift to our rugby champs

    During the Cape Town leg of the Springboks Webb Ellis Cup tour, throngs of proud and patriotic South Africans showed up to celebrate the Rugby World Cup 2023 champions. It was like a scene out of an apocalypse - an awesome, benign one, though, writes Cato Louw.

    06 November 2023 14:59
  • The streets of eThekwini were painted green and gold by rugby supporters during the Durban leg of the Webb Ellis trophy tour by the Springboks on 04 November 2023. Picture: Eyewitness News/Nhlanhla Mabaso

    Some Durban fans disappointed at Siya Kolisi's absence during Boks trophy tour

    'We wish you were here... I really wish you were here with us,' said one disappointed supporter. The KZN government said the captain couldn’t make it due to personal commitments.

    04 November 2023 17:59
  • Springbok captain Siya Kolisi waves to supporters during the team's visit to Parliament ahead of the Webb Ellis parade in Cape Town on 3 November 2023. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/Eyewitness News

    Mapisa-Nqakula: 'We are celebrating a united nation behind the Springboks'

    National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has thanked the Springboks for including Parliament as their first stop on their victory tour of Cape Town on Friday.

    03 November 2023 18:01
  • Springboks captain Siya Kolisi at the OR Tambo International Airport after the team touched down on 31 October 2023. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News

    Kolisi on RWC 2023 victory: 'We put our differences aside and focused on SA'

    Springboks captain Siya Kolisi thanked parliamentarians and his forebears for what they've done to level the playing field for him and all South Africans to play side-by-side in the same team.

    03 November 2023 15:09
  • The Springboks sing the national anthem during the parade of the Webb Ellis Cup at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on 2 November 2023. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News

    Kolisi thanks SA for backing the Boks, urges citizens to 'help each other'

    The Boks visited Pretoria, Johannesburg and Soweto on day one of their trophy tour.

    02 November 2023 21:58
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    Kwezanamuhla: Uncoma ukwesekwa uSiya, akayitholi ibheyili umbulali womshwalense

    Izindaba ze Eyewitness News no Kwazi Kwaza.

    02 November 2023 21:50
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa (centre) holds the Webb Ellis trophy during the presidential welcome of the 2023 Rugby World Cup champions. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News

    Springboks Webb Ellis trophy tour: 'We dedicate this to South Africa' - Kolisi

    As Kolisi disembarked the tour bus, he joyfully showed Eyewitness News his brand new tattoo of the Webb Ellis trophy inked on his calf, marking the team's historic win.

    02 November 2023 15:59
  •  The Presidency welcomed the 2023 Rugby World Cup champions at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 02 November 2023. Picture: Eyewitness News/Alpha Ramushwana

    WATCH: Presidency welcomes Boks at Union Buildings

    President Cyril Ramaphosa met the four-time Rugby World Cup champions at the Union buildings before they kickstarted their Webb Ellis Trophy parade in Pretoria.

    02 November 2023 11:12
  • Thousand of supporters welcomed the Springboks at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on 31 October 2023 after they won the Rugby World Cup on 28 October 2023. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News

    Boks make triumphant return home as thousands throng airport in welcome

    The double-defending champions were greeted with loud cheers and waving flags as they soaked in the home support after spending more than two months away from home.

    31 October 2023 20:53
  • Springbok captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis trophy aloft outside the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg following the team's return from the Rugby World Cup on 31 October 2023. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News

    Kolisi urges SA to get behind Proteas; backs NZ's Barrett in handshake row

    Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expressed his support for the Proteas, who are currently in India for the Cricket World Cup.

    31 October 2023 17:12
  • Springbok captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis trophy aloft outside the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg following the team's return from the Rugby World Cup on 31 October 2023. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News

    Bok skipper Siya Kolisi urges SA to address difficult issues country is facing

    Speaking at the Boks' official homecoming at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Kolisi said that politicians, the private sector and South Africans in general needed to speak about issues that may be difficult to address.

    31 October 2023 16:26
  • A triumphant Springbok rugby team returned to South Africa on 31 October 2023 after retaining the Webb Ellis trophy in the Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks in Paris, France on 28 October 2023. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News

    'This one is for the people of SA': Boks get rapturous welcome on return home

    After more than two hours of waiting for the triumphant world champions, singing and cheering could be heard throughout the OR Tambo International Airport as the international arrivals doors opened to welcome back the Springboks.

    31 October 2023 15:45
  • Springbok forwards Ox Nche and Trevor Nyakane after the Springboks edged the All Blacks to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France on 28 October 2023. Picture: X/@Springboks

    Nche thanks SAns for World Cup support, Kolisi gives Nienaber emotional send-off

    South Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in a nail-biting 2023 Rugby World Cup final in France to retain the trophy they won in 2019.

    29 October 2023 14:28
  • Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, referee Wayne Barnes and All Blacks captain Sam Cane ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final clash on 28 October 2023. Picture: X/@Springboks

    Rugby World Cup officiating criticised by former All Blacks

    Former Test stars Israel Dagg and John Kirwan were critical of officiating they believe cost the All Blacks dearly. Dagg claimed Test rugby was being eroded as a spectacle by the increasing use of red and yellow cards for foul play and professional fouls.

    29 October 2023 11:02
  • Delighted supporters as South Africa beat New Zealand to clinch their fourth World Rugby Cup title on 28 October 2023. Picture: Eyewitness News/Jacques Nelles

    IN PICS, VIDEO: SA reacts to thrilling RWC final as Springboks retain title

    The Springboks prevailed to win a third successive knockout match in the World Cup tournament with a 12-11 victory over the All Blacks, adding to their titles in 1995, 2007, and 2019.

    29 October 2023 06:04
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    RWC 2023 final: Springboks, South Africans girding their loins

    This is potentially the sport's biggest ever final - with South Africa and New Zealand having won a combined six of the nine Webb Ellis trophies on offer.

    27 October 2023 21:57
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    Kulelisonto: Mkhulu umonakalo eKZN, babuyele kamlungu o'blue light bullies'

    Izindaba zesiZulu no-Kwazi Kwaza.

    27 October 2023 21:06
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