Grant Pitcher/Gallo ImagesOn Tuesday, the Springbok captain confirmed the book deal on Twitter, saying he was “excited about this one".The book will be published by HarperCollins after the publishing company landed the rights to shared the life story of the 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok captain.
, the publisher confirmed that executive publisher Oli Malcolm bought all language rights from Kelly Hogarth at Roc Nation Sports, supported by Rory Scarfe at The Blair Partnership.According to HarperCollins, the book currently does not have a title. It will be published next year, ahead of the Lions tour to SA in 2021.
The publisher said Kolisi's life story will tell the extraordinary tale of a boy from an impoverished township in the Eastern Cape who went on to guide the Springboks to their first World Cup final in 12 years and lift Rugby Union’s greatest prize. “Born to teenage parents, Kolisi was raised by his grandmother after the death of his mother when he was just 15. Aged 12 he won a rugby scholarship to a prestigious local school, despite speaking no English on arrival.
"A decade later Kolisi led his team to victory on the world stage in one of the most inspirational success stories in the sport’s history. Kolisi’s story is one of stoicism, unification and self-belief,” said the publisher.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Siya Kolisi named 'most influential person in rugby'Siya Kolisi has been named the most influential person in rugby in 2020 according to Rugby World Magazine.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »
Global accolade for Bok captain KolisiWorld Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus is also on the list, together with captain Kolisi, of the game’s top 50 movers and shakers
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »
Source: eNCA - 🏆 49. / 51 Read more »
Source: eNCA - 🏆 49. / 51 Read more »
Siya Kolisi named 'most influential person in rugby'Siya Kolisi has been named the most influential person in rugby in 2020 according to Rugby World Magazine.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »
Resuming sport under advanced level 3: what you need knowHere is what you need to know about the new lockdown rules for sport and going to the movies during lockdown level 3.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »