Springboks: Kolisi and daughter share beautiful moment
Siya Kolisi and his daughter shared a special moment after the Springboks won the 2023 World Cup semifinal against England. Her response is relatable.
A picture is worth a thousand words, and there are almost no words needed here. The closing stages of South Africa's win over England were tense and would have manifested themselves very differently on everybody's faces. What a tense semi-final that was, ultimately clinched by the clutch goal-kicking abilities of Handre Pollard.
Rassie Erasmus is an expert in opposition analysis, psychological mind games and precise man-management. He has no issue getting under the skin of the Springboks' adversaries, but more crucially, he's a consummate professional on a human level, taking an interest in the lives of his players and their families. He makes everyone feel included, special and valuable. That is a gift. Always innovating and improving, the 52-year-old would love to do the unthinkable and guide South Africa to a three-peat of World Cup wins.
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