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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

34

Position

Back Row

Height

186cm

Weight

105kg

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Siya Kolisi Performance Analysis

Rugby Championship 2025

Siya Kolisi featured in 5 matches during the 2025 Rugby Championship, representing South Africa on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 3 wins and 2 losses.

South Africa won the 2025 Rugby Championship, finishing with 4 wins from 6 matches.

Siya Kolisi played 278 minutes across the Rugby Championship 2025. In attack he made 116m with ball in hand, beating 6 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 24 tackles at a rate of 4.8 per game.

In the Rugby Championship 2025, Siya Kolisi completed 8 passes at an accuracy of 89%, contributing 0 try assists and making 28 touches.

Rugby World Cup 2023

Siya Kolisi featured in 6 matches during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, representing South Africa on their way to being crowned champions. Results included 5 wins and 1 loss.

Siya Kolisi represented South Africa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where South Africa were crowned world champions.

Siya Kolisi played 333 minutes across the Rugby World Cup 2023. In attack he made 52m with ball in hand, beating 5 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 58 tackles at a rate of 9.67 per game.

In the Rugby World Cup 2023, Siya Kolisi completed 8 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 20 touches.

United Rugby Championship 2025/2026

Siya Kolisi has featured in 9 matches during the 2025/2026 United Rugby Championship to date, representing Sharks, with 5 wins and 2 losses.

Siya Kolisi is representing Sharks in the 2025/2026 United Rugby Championship, who currently sit 8th in the table with 18 matches played.

Siya Kolisi has played 503 minutes across the 2025/2026 United Rugby Championship so far. In attack he has made 239m with ball in hand, beating 20 defenders and scoring 7 tries. Defensively he has completed 29 tackles at a rate of 3.22 per game.

In the United Rugby Championship 2025/2026, Siya Kolisi has completed 28 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 1 try assist and making 75 touches.

Investec Champions Cup 2025/2026

Siya Kolisi featured in 0 matches during the 2025/2026 Investec Champions Cup, representing Sharks. Results included 0 wins and 0 losses.

Siya Kolisi represented Sharks in the 2025/2026 Investec Champions Cup season, who finished 15th in the regular season table.

Siya Kolisi played 52 minutes across the Investec Champions Cup 2025/2026. In attack he made 8m with ball in hand, beating 0 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 4 tackles at a rate of 0 per game.

In the Investec Champions Cup 2025/2026, Siya Kolisi completed 3 passes at an accuracy of 100%, contributing 0 try assists and making 6 touches.

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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