The Springboks' World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has ended his 11-year stay with South Africa's Stormers and is expected to be unveiled by the Durban-based Sharks in the coming week. In December 2019, Kolisi was … The men from Durban overcame tricky conditions and a spirited young Bulls side to register a dominant 45-12 victory. Sign in and be the first to comment 1m00s. [2][3] He generally plays as a flanker. This is a historic day for The Sharks, as Kolisi joins our proud franchise as a South African national icon, having led our Springbok team to the top of the world rankings in 2019. There had been rumblings for some time now that Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi was looking an exit from the DHL Stormers after an 11 year stint with the Western Province with The Cell C Sharks touted as his desired destination. Siya Kolisi unveiled as Cell C Sharks Player at Johnson Kings Park Stadium on February 17, 2021 in Durban, South Africa. Kolisi was a member of the South Africa under 20 side that competed in both the 2010 and 2011 IRB Junior World Championships. Being part of the Springbok set-up for the 2013 Rugby Championship meant he only played in Western Province's final 3 matches of the 2013 Currie Cup and he was powerless to prevent them from slipping to a surprise 33–19 home defeat to the Sharks in the final of the competition. 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All the new recruits gathered at the four-sided monument just inside the King’s Park Stadium entrance with a rock bearing a private inscription of what’s important to them for the rock-laying ceremony to make up isivivane . Siya Kolisi become the first black captain of a World Cup-winning side. Historic day Siya Kolisi, who recently joined the KwaZulu-Natal union in a high-profile move from the Stormers, takes over the No 6 jersey from Henco Venter, … Springboks captain Siya Kolisi joined South African rugby side the Sharks following his departure from Western Province Rugby, the Durban-based club announced. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has joined the Sharks on a multi-year deal in what was described as a ‘historic day’ by the franchise. [12], Kolisi returned with a bang the following year and held his place in the Stormers side despite fierce competition among the loose forwards. Kolisi joins the Sharks on a multi-year deal. The Springboks captain’s contract was set to end in October 2021, but he opted not to renew. [20] This was South Africa's third World Cup win, tying with New Zealand. [15], He made his national team debut as Springbok 851[16] on 15 June 2013 against Scotland at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has joined the Sharks on a multi-year deal in what was described as a “historic day” by the franchise. sharks, Stormers, Siya Kolisi With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. ADVERTISEMENT Kolisi’s move from the Stormers to the Sharks has been dominating the headlines for the last few weeks. Kolisi signed for the Sharks in February 2021 following the successful majority share purchase of the Sharks by MVM Holidings. We can’t wait to see what Durban has to offer.”, Jacko Jackson Dr, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025 Kolisi left Western Province Rugby after an 11-year stay, which spanned his entire professional rugby career to date. [13] He was selected as the new captain of the Springboks on 28 May 2018, becoming the team's first black captain in its 126-year history. Kolisi's mother died when he was 15, leaving his late grandmother, Nolulamile, to raise him. Siyamthanda Kolisi (born 16 June 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently captains the South Africa national team and also plays club rugby for the Sharks in Super Rugby and Western Province in the Currie Cup. AfricanNewsAgency Published March 26, 2021. Siya Kolisi to make Sharks debut. Siya Kolisi scores in winning debut for Sharks Siya Kolisi scored a try as he made a winning debut on Friday for the Sharks who trounced the Bulls 45-12 in a warm-up match for the Rainbow Cup. I arrive with a commitment to give this team everything I have, and I’mthankful to The Sharks for the opportunity. Kolisi was on the board of directors of MyPlayers Rugby which is the players' Organisation of all the professional rugby players in South Africa. Springboks captain and back-row Siya Kolisi has been unveiled by the Sharks following confirmation of him joining the Durban-based outfit. This follow news at the weekend that Kolisi has parted ways with Western Province after an 11-year journey, which has spanned his entire professional rugby career to date. This follow news at the weekend that Kolisi has parted ways with Western Province Rugby after an 11-year journey, which has spanned his entire professional rugby career to date.. After a good 11 year run with Western Province tear, Siya Kolisi is set to be joining KwaZulu Natal based team, Cell C Sharks. “We are delighted to welcome Siya and his family to the Cell C Sharks,” Sharks CEO Dr Eduard Coetzee said of the signing. 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Wearing the number 6 jersey, Kolisi helped ensure his new team’s 45-12 win in the Kick-off Pools match over the Bulls at a very wet and slippery Kings Park Stadium in Durban, scoring one of the seven tries that helped down the Bulls, who scored just two. In 2018, Kolisi was appointed captain of the Springboks, becoming the first black man to hold the position, and eventually leading the South African Rugby team to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final against England. The Sharks confirm the signing of Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain, Siyamthanda Kolisi, who joins the Cell C Sharks on a multi-year deal. Kolisi was a regular member of the first XV rugby team. The second half of the year was not so kind to him as a thumb injury restricted him to just one appearance in the 2012 Currie Cup and he had to watch on from the sidelines as Province lifted their 33rd Currie Cup title. [18], He became the first ever black player to lead the Springboks in a Test match in the game against England at Ellis Park on 9 June 2018. [19] He captained the South African team at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, defeating England 32–12 in the final to lift the Webb Ellis Cup. Siya Kolisi signs with the Sharks . The Durban franchise confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok captain on a multi-year deal on Wednesday. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images) “I have always had a desire to be the best, and play with the best, to reach my potential on-and-off the field, and this move is just another step in maximising what I can achieve within my career. 1 rumble. READ: Sharks coach delighted with Kolisi’s debut. Some big news was released this afternoon, and may well come as a shock to many South African Rugby fans; Captain Siya Kolisi is rumoured to be transferred to the Durban-based Sharks by the end of this rugby season. [8] At the age of 12, he impressed scouts at a youth tournament in Mossel Bay and was offered a scholarship at Grey Junior in Port Elizabeth. It drove Kolisi’s motivation to expand his horizons within SA … [7][21], Kolisi married Rachel Kolisi in 2016 and as of 2018[update] they have two children together: son Nicholas Siyamthanda (2015) and daughter Keziah (2017). The Sharks have officially unveiled as the signing of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi from the Stormers. Siya Kolisi grabbed a try on debut as the Sharks blitzed the Bulls by scoring five tries in 25 minutes to set up a convincing victory at a sodden Kings Park. Durban, 17th February 2021: The Sharks confirm the signing of Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain, Siyamthanda Kolisi, who joins the Cell C Sharks on a multi-year deal. [1][4] In 2018, Kolisi was appointed captain of the Springboks, becoming the first black man to hold the position,[5][6] and eventually leading the South African Rugby team to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final against England. We are confident that Siya will fit in seamlessly into our team environment and will thrive with the unique culture that we have in Durban.”. Kolisi’s ongoing strong appetite to win trophies and better himself on the field, matched with The Sharks strategic vision and defined blueprint for success, drove Kolisi’s motivation to expand his horizons within SA rugby, and embark on this exciting new chapter in Durban. Sharks Medical Centre He generally plays as a flanker. [11], Kolisi made his senior debut for Western Province against the Golden Lions during the 2011 Vodacom Cup and later in the year several injuries and international call-ups gave him the opportunity to make regular starts in the Currie Cup. Rumble — Siya Kolisi to make Sharks debut. Commenting on his signing, The Sharks CEO Dr Eduard Coetzee said: “We are delighted to welcome Siya and his family to the Cell C Sharks. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was all smiles after his first outing back from injury, and his first game in a Sharks jersey, ended in a convincing victory over the Vodacom Bulls. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s expected move to the Sharks was formalised at King’s Park on Wednesday. From SA Rugby: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi lifted the lid on his future plans on Wednesday, when it was announced that he had signed a multi-year deal with the Cell C Sharks after spending 11 years in Cape Town with the DHL Stormers and Western Province. Picture: Siya Kolisi/Instagram. He was subsequently offered a rugby scholarship to the prestigious Grey High School, which South African cricketer Graeme Pollock and England International Mike Catt had attended. Durban, 17th February 2021:  The Sharks confirm the signing of Rugby World Cup winning Springbok captain, Siyamthanda Kolisi, who joins the Cell C Sharks on a multi-year deal. The Durban based side confirmed via their social media accounts that the Springbok captain had finally signed on the dotted line. Kolisi signed with Western Province Rugby straight out of school, spending his entire professional career […] The Springboks' World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has ended his 11-year stay with South Africa's Stormers and is expected to be unveiled by the Durban-based Sharks in the coming week. DYLAN JACK looks at how Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s long-anticipated departure from Western Province to the Sharks will impact both teams.. As reported on SARugbymag.co.za as far back as 8 January, Kolisi is set to make the switch from Cape Town to Durban after an 11-year journey, spanning his entire professional rugby career to date. [1] Kolisi also played two matches in the 2015 Rugby World Cup playing for South Africa against Japan and Samoa. Even as his thirties approach, Siya Kolisi never forgets his roots and those who helped him along the way! Springboks captain and back-row Siya Kolisi has been unveiled by the Sharks following confirmation of him joining the Durban-based outfit. The foundation provides personal protective equipment to healthcare workers and delivers food parcels throughout South Africa, with special attention paid to the Zwide township where Kolisi grew up, and other disadvantaged areas of South Africa. [7] In December 2019, Kolisi was named in New African magazine's list of 100 Most Influential Africans. [23], In response to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa, Kolisi and his wife launched The Kolisi Foundation in 2020. Siya Kolisi will make his Sharks debut after being included in the starting team for their final Preparation Series match against the Bulls in Durban. Rachel, one year older than Siya, is from Grahamstown and worked as a marketing executive before taking on duties as a full-time mother. Sharks Kidz Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will make his long-awaited debut for the Sharks after he was named in the starting line-up for their Preparation Series match against the Bulls at Kings Park on Friday. READ: Kolisi coup a sign of things to come for Sharks 13 appearances and 2 tries were recorded and this earned him his first international recognition. Siya Kolisi to make Sharks debut against Bulls Jacques van der Westhuyzen Sharks loose-forward Siya Kolisi will make hiss debut for his new team this weekend after joining from the Stormers a … Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s move to KwaZulu-Natal got off to a great start last night when he scored a try in his debut for the Sharks. 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