Overview
- Kolisi is scheduled to win his 100th Test cap against France at the Stade de France, becoming the ninth Springbok centurion, as Eben Etzebeth looks to add to his national record.
- SA Rugby president Mark Alexander issued formal congratulations to Kolisi and noted that Rassie Erasmus will coach his 50th Test for South Africa in Paris.
- Roc Nation shared a tribute video featuring messages from Real Madrid’s Vini Jr, England’s Marcus Smith and Ellis Genge, and Springbok teammates Cheslin Kolbe and Aphelele Fassi.
- A Times Square billboard celebrating Kolisi was reported to be planned by Roc Nation for display on Saturday.
- Kolisi, who captained South Africa to World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023, credited his community and coaches and emphasized that the team goal comes before individual milestones.