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South Africa Siya Kolisi is a highly accomplished rugby union player and inspirational captain, recognized for leading the South Africa national team to multiple Rugby World Cup victories.
BOS and Siya Kolisi share the belief that everyone is brewed for greatness. This collaboration with the rugby legend, his wife Rachel, and the Kolisi Foundation aims to inspire greatness and empower the disadvantaged.
As part of his partnership with Adidas, Siya promoted the brand's sports gear, including rugby boots and apparel. Adidas and Siya worked on a ground-breaking design partnership ahead of South Africa's title defence.
Rugby legend Siya Kolisi and Oakley renewed their global eyewear partnership for the 2023 season, symbolizing inspiration and performance.
Pitch International partnered with the Kolisi Foundation as their official social impact partner for the Qatar Airways Cup match.
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Siya Kolisi has existing brand deals with Red Bull, a drinks manufacturer.
Rugby superstar Siya Kolisi, among others, joined hands with Engen for a partnership.
Siyamthanda “Siya” Kolisi was born on June 16, 1991, in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He grew up in Zwide, iBhayi, a township in Port Elizabeth. His mother was 16 when he was born, and his father was in his final year of school. After his mother passed away when he was 15, his grandmother, Nolulamile, raised him. At the age of 12, Kolisi’s rugby talent was recognized at a youth tournament, leading to a scholarship at Grey Junior and subsequently Grey High School, where he was a regular on the first XV rugby team. He was part of the Eastern Province Kings youth setup from 2007 to 2009, participating in the Under-16 Grant Khomo week and the Under-18 Craven Week, and represented the South Africa national under-18 team for two consecutive years before moving to Western Province.
Kolisi made his senior debut for Western Province in 2011 and joined the Stormers squad in 2012, making a significant impact. Despite a thumb injury that year, he returned in 2013 and gained international recognition, making his national team debut as Springbok 851 on June 15, 2013, against Scotland, earning Man of the Match. In 2018, Kolisi was appointed captain of the Springboks, marking a historic moment as the first black man to hold this position. He led the South African Rugby team to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final against England, and again in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final against New Zealand, becoming only the second captain to win the title back-to-back. In April 2023, he received the National Order of Ikhamanga from the South African Government for his contributions to rugby. Kolisi joined the Sharks in 2021 and briefly played for Racing 92 in 2023 before rejoining the Sharks in 2024.
Beyond his achievements on the field, Kolisi is active in philanthropy. In 2020, he and his wife launched The Kolisi Foundation, which focuses on addressing systemic issues related to Gender-Based Violence, Food Insecurity, and Education and Sport, particularly in under-resourced areas of South Africa like his hometown of Zwide. In July 2020, he was named a UN Global Advocate for the Spotlight Initiative, dedicated to eliminating violence against women and girls. His alma mater, Grey High School, honored him by renaming its first XV rugby field “The Kolisi Field” in 2022, recognizing his status as a remarkable alumnus. Kolisi’s career is distinguished by his leadership, athletic excellence, and commitment to social impact.
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