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Siya Kolisi

Siya Kolisi
South Africa
South Africa
Siya Kolisi

Siya Kolisi is a world-class flanker and the current captain of the Springboks. He plays domestically for the Sharks.

Nationality

South Africa

Age

33

Position

Back Row

Height

186cm

Weight

105kg

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Siya Kolisi Stats

Stats compared to other Flankers
2%
Lineout Takes
26%
Carries
Tries
67%
Turnovers Won
33%
Tackles Completed
79%
50%
Dominant Tackles

Siya Kolisi Stats

Stats compared to other Flankers
Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi

Key Stats

Lineout Takes
0
Carries
23
Tries
2
Turnovers Won
2
Tackles Completed
0.79
Dominant Tackles
4

Season Performance

Minutes played: 232

Season Performance

Minutes played: 232
Siya Kolisi

Attack

Rank
Points
10
Tries
2
Line Breaks
0
Carries
23
Carries Per Minute
0.1
Metres Carried
59
Defenders Beaten
4
Turnovers Won
2
Defenders Beaten
4
Touches
41
Post Contact Metres
29

Defence

Rank
Tackles Made
23
Tackles Completed
0.79
Dominant Tackles
4
Tackles Per Minute
0.1
Turnovers Won
2
Ruck Arrival Effectiveness
0.14

Passing

Rank
Try Assists
0
Successful Passes
20
Bad Passes
3
Pass Accuracy
87%

Discipline

Rank
Penalties Conceded
1
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
0

Lineouts

Rank
Lineout Takes
0
Lineouts Won
0
Lineouts Stolen
0

Match Stats

Siya Kolisi Bio

Siya Kolisi started his professional rugby career in 2011, when he made his debut for the Western Province. He’d previously also represented the side (and Eastern Province Kings) during his junior career. Ever since, he’s represented many of the world’s top sides, including the Stormers (2012-2020), the Sharks (2021-23) and Racing 92 (2023-24). In 2024, after a brief stint in France, he returned to South Africa and the Sharks. 

Although he’s been incredibly impressive domestically, Siya Kolisi has saved his best performances for South Africa, who he has captained since 2018. During his captaincy, the Springboks have won back-to-back Rugby World Cups and multiple The Rugby Championship titles. 

Outside of rugby, Siya Kolisi is widely regarded to be one of the most influential African men on the planet. He (alongside his now ex-wife) announced the launch of the Kolisi Foundation in 2020. The foundation aims to change the narratives of inequality in South Africa. 

One of only 44 players to win multiple Rugby World Cups and the first black man to ever captain the Springboks, Siya Kolisi’s influence extends far beyond the rugby field. We can’t wait to see what else he can achieve in the game and via his charitable foundation.

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