Kolisi features on 60 Minutes
On the backdrop of a nail-biting Rugby Championship finale that resulted in the Springboks narrowly losing out to the All Blacks, the squad has dusted off the remnants of disappointment and are now gearing up for yet another challenge… the end of year European tour that will no doubt set the tone for the defence of their Rugby World Cup title in France in 2023.
Off the field, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s star continues to rise… an inspiring leader, a motivator, a beacon of hope for young and old across the spectrum and the globe.
Such is the impact of SA’s World Cup-winning skipper that he’s piqued the interest of sports lovers across the Atlantic, in non-traditional rugby shores.
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Kolisi's outstanding leadership skills, achievements for club and country, while being a dedicated husband and father, a motivator, leader and inspiration to so many have now been showcased on a different global platform. His ability to inspire young and old, across demographics and sporting preferences have been recognised by America’s most respected and watched news programme, 60 minutes. Broadcast to millions in the US on television, online and syndicated across the globe, the show paid tribute to the Springbok skipper in a candid interview that reflected on his life, struggles, challenges and obstacles along the way to achieving the ultimate sporting success and a lasting legacy.
The show, hosted by Jon Wertheim, showcases Siya Kolisi’s inspiring story, his impact on the sport, on nation-building and the pride of wearing the green and gold. [Wertheim also caught up with 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Francois Pienaar.]
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