Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi Receives Praise for Act of Good Sportsmanship in Sharks Vs Stormers Game

• Darling Springbok captain Siya Kolisi showed why he is regarded as the "good guy" of South Africa rugby
• The Sharks loose forward, recently the winner of the South African Rugby Player of the Year Award for 2021, displayed good sportsmanship against the Stormers
• There was an outpouring of admiration and praise for Kolisi on social media with readers believing he's a rarity in sport

Mzansi rugby social media had nothing but praise for Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi after his fine display of sportsmanship last weekend.

During the Cell C Sharks and DHL Stormers United Rugby Championship match on Saturday, he showed he chose honesty with his team on the try line. Kolisi made a sporting admission the equivalent of a batter "walking" in cricket when he told referee Marius van der Westhuizen, "I'm held up," over the try line.

As reported on Sport24, the game ended 22-22 when the Stormers were awarded a late penalty try following Aphelele Fassi's failed interception attempt, which was deemed to have denied the visitors a clear try-scoring opportunity.

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Rugby fans waxed lyrical about Kolisi's gesture.

John Olivier said:

"A prime example of a true gentleman of the game of rugby."

Jonathan Kelsey said:

"He’s a legend of a man and captain, and also one of the best players in the world in his position right now. Siya, absolute respect, sir."

Dittmar Eichhoff said:

"Kolisi is such an example of sportsmanship and human-ness."

Andrew Kgasago said:

"They don't make them like this any more. Well done, captain."

Jan Coetzee said:

"This is called integrity. Something which is in short supply in sport these days. Well done our captain! Proud of you!"

Heidi Smit said:

"Gotta love this guy! Respect, Siya Kolisi."

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As reported on Sports Brief, the world cup-winning Springbok captain was one of many leading rugby players and personalities who rallied to Alfie Pugsley's side after he was bullied on social media.

The bruising Sharks flanker shared a video motivating video to the the 12-year-old Welsh prop, encouraging him to not give doubters the time of day and focus on improving as player and enjoying himself.