Siya Kolisi: Female Fan Jumps on Springboks Captain Amid East London Rugby WC Celebration

• Siya Kolisi and his victorious teammates have embarked on a trophy tour across South Africa
• The train stopped at East London on Sunday, where they were received by thousands of fans
• A lady jumped on Kolisi and attempted to peck the Springboks captain during chaotic scenes

Security operatives had to pull a female fan away after she jumped on Springboks captain, Siya Kolisi during the Rugby World Cup trophy tour.

South Africa defeated New Zealand 12-11 in a pulsating final at the Stade de France in Paris to retain their title.

The champions then embarked on a tour to Loftus Versfeld, Johannesburg, Soweto, and Cape Town, with the final leg in East London on Sunday.

Many gathered to welcome the team parade, with numerous fans attempting to touch some of their heroes.

However, cameras captured the moment one desperate lady emerged from the crowd and attempted to jump on the Springboks captain, Kolisi.

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She attempted to give the 32-year-old a peck, but was quickly intercepted and pulled away by members of the security team on the ground.

Kolisi initially looked furious, with the rugby superstar quickly leaving the scene to continue with the celebrations, SuperSport reports.

Fans react to fan's 'attack' on Kolisi

The footage has attracted mixed reactions on social media. @MithaSomana shared the clip on X and fans have shared their opinions.

One user commented on the incident:

"I am so embarrassed and disgusted cause why does she act like that."

Another feels enough is enough:

"Yeah, wrap it up hey. Tours should only happen in Pretoria and Joburg going forward. Things went downhill right after those two cities. It’s enough now."

A third fan was upset by what happened:

"Now this is wrong, so embarrassing."

Federer joins Kolisi in celebrations

Sports Brief earlier reported on Roger Federer joining Springboks captain, Kolisi in celebrating following South Africa’s triumph at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

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The 20-time Grand Slam winner joined the Bok captain's Instagram Live after he shared his celebrations with millions of his followers on the social media platform.

While the two-time Rugby World Cup champion captured the moment fans swarmed around the bus, Federer joined the live clip to celebrate with victorious skipper, Kolisi.