Siya Kolisi with Reece James. Image: Canal Plus
Siya Kolisi’s photo with an English Premier League star goes viral
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is topping trends after he was spotted watching the Paris derby with Chelsea’s star player, Reece James.
Siya Kolisi with Reece James. Image: Canal Plus
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is making headlines after he was spotted with an English Premier League star during the Paris derby over the weekend. In the backdrop of his return from the United States, he has been topping trends.
Kolisi left France for the United States a few weeks ago for a charity fundraiser. Against his visit, he attended a Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic NBA showdown. Before the match, he was warmly welcomed as fans celebrated his 2023 Rugby World Cup heroics.
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SIYA KOLISI’S PHOTO WITH AN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE STAR TRENDS
The Springboks’ win saw Kolisi go down in the history books as the second captain to lift the trophy back-to-back. Despite having a busy week, Kolisi returned to France just in time for the Paris derby between Stade Francais and Racing 92.
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Racing 92 won 13-9 and maintained their Top 14’s lead in the standings. However, his return set social media abuzz after he was spotted with Chelsea’s star player, Reece James. Kolisi and James are both signed to Jay-Z’s sports agency.
Videos and photos of the two have gained thousands of comments and reactions since they dropped on the internet. The two were first spotted outside the stadium having a chitchat with Siya Kolisi in all smiles. In some photos, the two were spotted watching the derby in the stands during the game.
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WILD CELEBRATIONS
Racing 92’s official X page, formerly Twitter, also posted a video of Kolisi celebrating the win by dancing with new teammate Christian Wade, with fellow Springbok Trevor Nyakane joining the festivities.
The Springboks back-rower is set to make his Top 14 debut next week against La Rochelle.
