Captain, my captain: Twitter reacts to Siya Kolisi’s appointment
From Mmusi Maimane to Wayde van Niekerk, it's been a momentous day for SA rugby and the public in general.
Siya Kolisi during the South African mens national rugby team photocall session at Southern Sun Montecasino Hotel on May 27, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)
Siya Kolisi’s expected but still exciting promotion to the Springbok captaincy was naturally a hit on Twitter.
Here’s what some prominent individuals had to say.
BREAKING! Siya Kolisi has been appointed to captain the Springboks in the Castle Lager Incoming Series against England next month, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will lead the side against Wales in Washington. Both men will captain the Springboks for the first time. #LoveRugby pic.twitter.com/rcy3jPgnbt
— Springboks (@Springboks) May 28, 2018
Wishing @Siya_Kolisi great success as he captains the Springboks. https://t.co/PL3ew8DyNt
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) May 28, 2018
Congrats to our very own Siya Kolisi for being appointed as the captain of the @Springboks! Massive honour and well deserved 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/4AbVSo48K3
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) May 28, 2018
Yes!!!! Congrats my brother!!! So proud of u, Captain! #siyakolisi https://t.co/MhSl9wAkp1
— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) May 28, 2018
Congrats to Siya Kolisi for being named The Captain of the Springbok.Big up brother you deserve it and all the best in future we got your back. God is Great
— Steven Pienaar (@therealstevenpi) May 28, 2018
#TooProud!!! You’ve have come a long way my friend!!! Captain Kolisi!! pic.twitter.com/xRzraN11IT
— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) May 28, 2018
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