Siya Kolisi's congratulatory message to Rassie Erasmus

Siya Kolisi delivered a heartfelt tribute to Coach Russie and expressed gratitude for the coach's unwavering support and belief in his talent since their early days together. Kolisi praised Coach Russie's leadership style, which prioritised unity, inclusivity, and addressing important societal issues openly. He acknowledged the coach's role in instilling values that extend beyond rugby and emphasised the shared goal of making South Africa proud under Coach Russie's continued guidance.
“I want to say congratulations to coach Rassie, he really deserves it. He gave me my first contract when I was 18, so I have experienced everything that he has done. I was very naughty, and he guided me."
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[@AdriaanWindt]

What a special character is this guy. One of Rassie's greatest achievements has been to help guide this talented guy in the right direction. Exciting future ahead.

[@nonkumbulomnyaka1939]

Siya is a great speaker..Look at him speak straight from the heart without any reference from the script…Kudos🎉

[@lillyfaith3998]

Rassie is a gift to the country. It's amazing to hear Siya talking about him. The Springbok team is a miracle alive to the country. Keep up the good work Dr Erasmus 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@zitanawn8513]

Our eloquent humble Springbok Captain during SA past 2 World Cup victories. Bless Siya 🏅

[@sakkieoosthuizen1105]

Welldone Sia Beautiful uplifting words Respect for you as our captain Love you our warrior

[@Ashton_Pillay]

Rassie is probably the most important person in S.A. rugby since Danie Craven.

[@GregBecker]

If I could vote for Siya and Rassie in the next election, I would!

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@Forssman64]

Another example of a servant leader and a true leader - humble, inclusive and no ego…

[@user-celvins]

What an eye opening moment for all leaders off the world . Business, Sports, Politics, Be a inspiration , be a role model ,be honest, be a LEADER. Weldone RASSIE and SIYA

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Thanks Siya, you have achieved so much. Rassie has been great for you, for South African rugby and the country. Siya you now have become so respected, your words are listened to by all South Africans, thank you for trying to improve our lives.

[@harrietmostert7691]

Congrats Dr Rassie. We are all so proud of you. Despatch are so proud of you. Thanking Siya for also respecting Rassie

[@RACAROO]

Well spoken Siya, respect to Rassie!!!

[@peterwomersley]

every member of that team seems to be able to speak from the heart Thats what makes them GREAT

[@leadaheadleadahead2187]

That is powerful. Truth is sometimes, not all the time, but sometimes in some spaces especially corporate, black people feel compelled to hide themselves. Leadership that says I see you and I respect what you value is so appreciated.

[@mayrajoo3515]

❤

[@lindey7273]

His spirit of gratitude and humbleness will take him far. I wish him and Rassie long life,be blessed abundantly.

[@anthonymokootherock1362]

Why would he not be retained as Captain? He will lead the side and retire gracefully, he is a humble and gracious human being, Rassie is a true south African hero,he deserves everything that is being bestowed on him..

[@deniseegypt8048]

Siya is such a beautiful human being. He was a diamond in the rough and just needed a Rassie to pick him out of the rough and smooth him down a bit and now we all in SA bask in the shine of that diamond called Siya. We all are proud to know this diamond comes from the rough soil of South Africa 🇿🇦 Let's all treasure that diamond. Strength and honor Rassie and Siya and Die Bokke!!

[@hannessnyders2794]

Puik toespraak van n baie dankbare Sia!!

[@stevenwortrich6014]

100%

[@ryanvickery4864]

Good job Siya and DocRE

[@kgomotsomokoena2271]

Siya is a great leader and a good example. Keep it up man and may God bless you and your family more and more 🙌

[@andilesibawu2711]

Congratulations coach Dr Rassie Erasmus, you deserve the honor 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🌈🌈🌈

[@israelnelwamondo2428]

We are all grateful of Rassie man.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Well done and stated Siya‼️ The message of an extraordinary Man, Coach, Leader, is clear and great and exciting There is MASSIVE power and energy in there for everyone and endless passion, dedication and huge FUN‼️ Great going…🥂 👊🔥 🪖

[@SimonOliphant-gu5ku]

What a guy man!!!

[@mike-sv7ci]

Oh captain My captain!!

[@HS-mo2wz]

Thank you oom Rassie for showing us all what a beautiful place this country can be if we just accept and love each other 🙏 God bless you both and God bless South Africa 🇿🇦

[@kylewestman5400]

Thank you to the both of you ❤

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis3649]

Excellent speech! No notes.

[@thissweethour]

What a beautiful, heartfelt speech

[@ndileka216]

Congratulations Coach Rassie. ❤Thank you Siya❤

[@siviwekakaza6801]

My captain. My captain

[@JunaidJuX2]

Rassie for President one day please 🙏 😢

[@riri1718]

Hooray! 🎉🎉🎉

[@mbuyavedlamini3068]

Great speech.

[@kevinowen4824]

Kick Rhamapoesa out. Siya for president!!!

[@nomthandazo.mamba1562]

Well put!🎉

[@AliciaMazeki]

What that speech written out or was it too good

[@kellyrobbins8255]

Siya is too good. Just speaks. Never seen him with a prepared speech.

[@janewandrag8078]

No prepared speech from Siyamthanda. He speaks from the heart❤

[@shaunrodney7839]

One legend congratulating another legend.❤

[@jbg101]

Such nice words.

[@EstelleVanRooyen-sq7rw]

Welldone sia

[@waynebeggs1106]

what a boytjie

[@angelojacobs7814]

Bring on the Irish.

[@nikimoore]

Tearjerking stuff.

[@tobolee6385]

Since 1995 ...think u got that wrong siya rugby has been around long before then

[@johnholdsworth1878]

Don't be that guy man 🤦‍♂

[@wezvandez]

you're so blinded by your whiteness that you don't realise that Siya is talking about how 95 brought the country together and thus became important to EVERYONE...but I don't expect you to understand.

[@anthonymokootherock1362]

Before 1995, it was exclusive, it didn't represent all, Francois pienaar's iconic image is part of south Africa's folklore, You would not think unity without that iconic image, Siya knows fully well that there's been Oom boy Louw and Avril Malan and Jan Ellis,but those are not his heroes,so 1995 cultivated what we have today,one team one nation didn't start in the Doc craven era, Siya is very intentional about 1995, no one of colour celebrated the Springboks in 1976 during the Soweto uprisings, context is very important when such things are being touched on,1995 is very deliberate.

[@lwandamfenqe2056]

There'll always be these kind of people

[@tobolee6385]

@@anthonymokootherock1362 BEE doesn't represent all ...I don't recognize after 1995 ,,3rd world anarchy and destruction...85 murders a day ,,and 180 rapes of kids and women of which only 10% is reported ,,,so take your pipe dream somewhere else ,,,

[@LindiweVilakazi-dp7bv]

Wow Siya. Let’s all help each other