Kolisi grateful ahead of Bok century

Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, has expressed his gratitude to those who have supported him throughout his journey, on the eve of his 100th Test cap for South Africa.

Kolisi will become South Africa’s ninth Test centurion when the Springboks take on France at Stade de France on Saturday night.

Raised in the Eastern Cape township of Zwide, the loose-forward was primarily brought up by his grandmother and credited coaches and teachers from various backgrounds for guiding him on his rugby journey.

“I am very proud and honoured. I am grateful and thankful to everyone who has played a part in my life,” said Kolisi. He added that the people of Zwide parented him and disciplined him while his father was largely absent.

He said he was grateful to his late grandmother, who would have loved to experience the milestone with him.

“I am grateful for all my teammates from childhood to where I am today. I am super, super grateful. And I carry all those people with me when I play with all the South Africans who expect so much because they have seen what we are capable of.”

The Springboks will look to continue their winning run in the End of Year Tour with kick off scheduled for 10:05pm in Paris.

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— Springboks (@Springboks) November 7, 2025

Written by: Ntsako Mukhari