Video of Siya Kolisi Hugging Cheslin Kolbe After Springboks’ Rugby World Cup Final Win Goes Viral

• Siya Kolisi became the second captain to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles
• Fans praised Kolisi for his actions after the final whistle in Saturday's final
• He ran straight to Cheslin Kolbe and embraced him after South Africa's win

Siya Kolisi made history on Saturday, becoming the second captain to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles following South Africa’s win over New Zealand.

Springboks fans praised Kolisi for his outstanding display in the final, but it was his actions after the final whistle that melted the hearts of South African supporters all over the world.

He ran straight to Cheslin Kolbe after South Africa captured their fourth Rugby World Cup title.

Kolisi melts hearts with Kolbe hug

The Springboks captain had Kolbe in his mind after the latter committed a major mistake in the dying minutes of the final.

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Kolbe thought he had cost the Springboks the final after he received a yellow card in the latter stages of the match against the All Blacks.

New Zealand were on the attack in the 72nd minute when Kolbe was called for a deliberate knock-on.

Referee Wayne Barnes sent Kolbe to the sin bin after the former deemed the Springboks star’s action as a bookable offence, per The Guardian.

Not only did Kolbe negate South Africa’s one-man advantage with his foul, he also gave New Zealand a glorious opportunity to take the lead with a penalty attempt.

Fortunately for Kolbe and the Springboks, they held on to the 12-11 lead after Jordie Barrett missed the ensuing penalty.

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South Africa were not out of the woods, though, and the tension was too much for Kolbe to handle. He was seen on the sidelines with his head in his shirt, refusing to watch with his own eyes the final seven minutes of the match.

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Kolbe’s worst fears didn’t materialise as the Boks held on for another one-point win in this year's World Cup.

Kolisi made sure he didn’t forget Kolbe amidst the celebration, running straight to the winger and hug him after they clinched another championship.

Fans praise leader Kolisi

Fans took to social media to praise Kolisi, saying that he is “a true leader.”

Why Federer is a Springboks fan

Sports Brief recently reported on why Roger Federer supported South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final.

The tennis legend's loyalty lies with the Springboks as he has South African blood running through his veins.

He has dual Swiss and South African citizenship as his mother Lynette was born in South Africa.