Siya Kolisi - we are joined by Springbok rugby royalty | RugbyPass Offload | EP 31

We're joined by Springbok royalty, Siya Kolisi, who discusses his incredible journey to becoming one of the most iconic players the sport has ever seen. Siya discusses his career journey both on and off the pitch including - altercations off the filed, the genius of Rassie Erasmus as a coach and selector, URC vs super rugby, the possibility of moving to play in Europe, his thoughts on Boks joining six nations, resetting rugby pathway, an incredible impromptu supper with Gerald Buttler, Drinks with Jurgen Klopp & Roc Nations positive influence on rugby. #RugbyPassOffload #S2 #EP31
0:00 Intro
5:24 Siya Enters
10:18 Watching rugby in America
13:15 Has he enjoyed Europe
14:10 Meeting Jurgen Klopp
17:30 Training with Eben Etzebeth
19:07 Would he join a European club?
20:32 Siya on Makazolo Mapimpi
27:25 His life when he was young
32:40 His altercations when he was younger
37:00 Grey High
42:00 Roc Nations
46:50 Outro
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[@kylepirie5710]

So here’s a story. When playing western province u19s in 2011, Damian de Allende stole a drink I’d just ordered at the bar I kicked off in an explosive manner. I was very strapped for cash. To the point where we got into an altercation. Before I knew what happened siya literally carried me down to the bottom end of the bar and apologised on behalf of the senior players, replaced my order out of his own pocket and quelled my anger to the point where I spent most of the night talking to him about rugby. I can’t elaborate how beautiful this man is as a human, immense rugby player of course. But most importantly an amazing leader and man.

[@2006M1kah]

I’m South African, but I’m hearing this story with a different frame of mind. We take for granted the hardships and Siya’s story should emphasize what he’s saying that a success story shouldn’t be celebrated because of the kind of Siya and Makazole’s hardship for children in SA and the world over. Children shouldn’t be going through that at all.

[@mrwelshmun]

Siya is so humble and down to earth

[@travismcgarry]

This word is over used… but there’s no other way to describe him… just a LEGEND

[@johnneilson9126]

What a man. Everyone is struggling on some level...inspirational stuff. Helped me today

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

One of the best interviews! Thanks!

[@kevq100]

Wow, what a great human being Kolisi is

[@petertrittis5804]

Unbelievable man siya, respect 🙏

[@robinson9802]

Happy to hear Wilson enjoying SA.. Enjoy the wine and get well soon

[@stevemorgs8771]

Brilliant. Siya, absolute legend. So much respect as well from the guys. 🙌

[@ivandeetlefs]

I totally agree that we need create opportunities for all. South Africa has so much untapped potential. I am glad Siya is taking this serious since he has so much influence.

[@wot4922]

Great interview guys. Ended much quicker than I would have liked it to. Great job Captain ✌🇿🇦

[@tarutso]

Legend. Humble. Lots to learn from

[@siyabongamchunu4342]

That story about the neighborhood watch in a Cape Town suburb cut deep. One of the first things I experienced when I moved to Cape Town. Searched and searched by the cops, and when they found nothing....not so much as an apology. Not even an explanation for what I was suspected of. It is the most humiliating thing to go through in your own country of birth.

[@LB_die_Kaapie]

Cape Towns dangerous so neighbourhood watches take things very serious ne

[@gregoriusrex1855]

That happened to me at Oliver Tambo Bro it was bad this big Bo er dude was like let me see your bag

[@CptRumcan]

Hahaha siya saying "why would you do that to your friend!?"

[@ericdavison1710]

Maybe he wants to be captain?)

[@CptRumcan]

Nah, that's just testosterone hahah. What makes Siya great is his foresight to split Leadership Between Himself, Eben, Duane, Handre, Steven and Lukhanyo each with their own responsibilities. Each of those players could be captain but wouldn't you rather have all of them as leaders than just one.

[@at7512]

Great interview gents... Siya wonderful player, magnificent captain and even better human.. keep inspiring 👌🏽👌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@lindilemgqobele4337]

Great chill episode ever,thanks for bring my Home Boy Siya Mxhosa Kolisi👌👌👌💪👌💪👌💪💪👌💪👌💪👌

[@rvlng7265]

The meeting Jürgen Klopp story 😂❤️ this guy is iconic

[@abednegoletebele2884]

Nice interview

[@math-proof-ch6164]

Great captain!

[@fido5067]

Siya is a legend, and very human role model.

[@ericdavison1710]

Missed maxs' book club! So I can only give 9 from 10. Thank you, let the man talk, evidence is, he can!

[@MetYsJa]

Thanks for this interview lads, sadly we do have a lot of poverty in South Africa, a lot of it caused by corrupt politicians which just doesn't seem to come under any scrutiny from the international community. Siya is a good man, and even if he's not out best player, he's a great leader.

[@petes9524]

Well " not out best player" didn't age well.😂

[@mikezog1030]

Even as a Bulls player I can appreciate the champagne rugby coming from the Stormers.

[@Wyebank]

Captain, My Captain! Loved this interview. Siya is a true inspiration. He is loved worldwide but most especially in South Africa

[@cullyx2913]

Great episode

[@DD-RSA]

My captain

[@smugglerslookout9511]

Awe Siya, you can't fight the fight if you go to Europe. Your country needs you. Playing against Siya at school was like playing against the Big Show

[@iam.tshiya6302]

I was born in 2000 and I also had a brick as my toy car... I didn't realise that this was "unusual" until I went to a model-C school and realised that all the other kids were playing with Hot-wheels' cars😂😂😂

[@uSbusiso_]

the 1350m altitude .... it matters,siya a good lad but in RSA we dont got money like that like that

[@cochetantic291]

By the way, aren't these the charming pundits who predicted a disaster for the South African teams at the beginning of the URC? 👺

[@ben4216]

He did annoy me when he claimed he felt disrespected by the refs In Erasmus video. I imagine it led to making life harder for refs. What does anyone think?

[@brettfleiner4906]

Based on World Rugby's decision and Nic Berry getting an award in Aus after the Lions tour, I don't think it made any difference, to be honest.

[@DM-rp9ik]

He was right

[@lzb1363]

Well maybe rather than it annoying you, it might give you pause as to what they really experienced on the field. And if that makes it harder for refs maybe that should be on Mr. Berry? Why should they stay quiet about a bad apple? He really came off as an arrogant, dismissive authoritarian. That is not good for the name of rugby or the good refs out there.

[@ben4216]

Mr Berry is a bad apple. Are you 100% sure of this? Maybe he isn't. Maybe he tries his hardest. When rugby players take to the field there is an unspoken agreement that they know not every decision will be right. They may feel under or over respected. I imagine the refs do have different levels of respect for different players depending on how they carry themselves. It seems a few SA rugby fans have a victim mentality when in actual fact Kolisi and Erasmus were held in the utmost highest regard. They certainly were by me after I saw Rassie crying describing the life of Mapimpi. Winning or losing or good and bad decisions by the ref etc is not what rugby is about. It is deeper than that and when you make an hour long video basically calling the ref a cheat and possibly a racist it harms everything beautiful about the game. I'd like to see if anyone agrees with me. I think O'Gara feels the same. It was a great shame for the sport of rugby and the high respect in which the SA team were held.

[@avishjhugroo2473]

What else annoys you?