SA has been left teary-eyed by this sweet exchange between Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe. Images via X: @robertmarawa
Moment Siya sprinted to embrace Cheslin Kolbe melts hearts [watch]
‘We are unreservedly proud of him’: SA reacts to sweet moment Siya Kolisi rushed to hug Cheslin Kolbe after the Springbok victory.
SA has been left teary-eyed by this sweet exchange between Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe. Images via X: @robertmarawa
Emotions ran high on Saturday evening as New Zealand faced South Africa in France for the World Cup Final. Springbok fans across the country watched with bated breath to see whether or not the team would secure the cup for the fourth time. When they emerged from the game victorious with a 12-11 score, many celebrated well into the night.
Fans are also choosing their favourite moments from the game — one of them being captain Siya Kolisi rushing to embrace an emotional Cheslin Kolbe who was sent off the field just minutes before.
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Siya Kolisi gives Cheslin Kolbe a much-needed hug after the match
The Springboks showed up in top form to face the All Blacks in Saturday nights RWC final.
While the New Zealanders put up a good fight, they eventually lost the cup to the Springboks who are now four time cup holders.
Before the final bell rang on the match, Cheslin Kolbe was issued a yellow card and sent off the field — something he was visibly upset about.
As the last few minutes of the match ticked away, he sat with his jersey over his face seemingly unable to watch what happens next.
This is why a video of Siya Kolisi running to embrace him after the team’s win has left so many people feeling teary-eyed.
Take a look at the video below:
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Mzansi feels all mushy inside
In the comment section SA rugby fans who are still freshly celebrating the victory, shared their thoughts on the sweet moment.
“Chelsin Kolbe is a fighter, i think he felt like he let us down there for a minute. We are unreservedly proud of him, our champion,” one person said while another added:
“There’s certain things you can’t fake as a person, and one thing that’s been consistent with Siya, is that he cares man. He shows he cares.”
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