South African Rugby team captain Siya Kolisi and teammate Duane Vermeulen have underscored the unifying power of rugby in their country. After clinching a record fourth Rugby World Cup title against the All Blacks, they highlighted the sport's role in rallying the nation around a common goal and providing hope amidst South Africa's struggles. Kolisi spoke of the privilege of playing the sport they love, inspiring future Springboks, and promoting teamwork in all walks of life.
"We have - not the pressure - but the privilege of being able to do what we love" πβ₯ Springbok captain Siya Kolisi on what his team's record fourth Rugby World Cup means to South Africa πΏπ¦ https://t.co/kksCIMjVbW
π£οΈ "We show that it is possible to work together in South Africa, not just on the rugby field but in life in general." π Siya Kolisi with some great words after the Boks' #RWC2023 win. π https://t.co/eWeYLVguOM
"Once we come together for a common goal, I promise you nothing can stop us as a country..." - Siya Kolisi reflects on the Springboks winning back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles. #Springboks #RWC2023 #NZLvRSA https://t.co/xvoWUczNXL
π£οΈ"This is more than just a game for us, this is for the people back home and everything we go through, this is the hope and we pride ourselves on performing and producing something special" Duane Vermeulen sums up what a fourth World Cup means to the Springboks! #RWC2023 https://t.co/za8JtWki6f
Siya Kolisi: "In sport, we have the privilege - not the pressure - to inspire people. "We come from different walks of life. What brings us together is our country. "You need to come to South Africa to understand. We have a lot of problems but it's a beautiful country."
π£οΈ"People before me who fought for the opportunity for people who look like me to be able to play in this team. I've got a job to inspire the next generation." Powerful words from Siya Kolisi #RWCFinal https://t.co/DWTcGtF5Z7
"People that are not from South Africa don't understand what this means for our country." "Our country goes through a lot and we are their hope." Siya Kolisi was full off praise for his team and the All Blacks as he reflects on the Rugby World Cup final. #NZLvRSA | #RWC2023 https://t.co/mjaNbTaH4d
"What we do is not pressure, it's privilege" Siya Kolisi is truly the beating heart of South African Rugby and a huge inspiration to the next generation of Springboks ππΏπ¦ @GabrielClarke05 π₯ https://t.co/ERC1IZSP0m