Why Temba Bavuma looks up to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi

  • 📰 TimesLIVE
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 39 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 19%
  • Publisher: 59%

South Africa Headlines News

“I don’t think he really understands the magnitude of what the guys have done‚” Bavuma said after Kolisi captained his team to a 32-12 triumph over England in the men’s Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama on Saturday.

Standing only 1.62 metres of grit‚ skill and talent tall‚ Bavuma has to tilt his gaze upward to catch the eye of most other figures in elite sport.

“I don’t think it’s a matter of us forgetting about all our problems‚ but it’s given us an escape and a drug for us to remember what this country is all about.”“If you look at Siya and his background and where he’s come from it really gives testimony to the belief that anything is possible if you really believe in it‚” Bavuma said.“What they’ve done is something we as the Proteas envision ourselves doing and strive towards doing. They’ve strengthened our belief in doing it.

Lungi Ngidi‚ too‚ had his nose pressed against the sweetshop window: “Having experienced a World Cup earlier this year with disappointment‚ to see our country do well is amazing.“All that’s left for us to do is also to pull our weight as the South African cricket team.”

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.

Because he’s short?

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 28. in ZA

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.

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi accused of 'dividing the nation' after Springboks tweet | IOL NewsTwitter was ablaze after EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi congratulated Springboks captain Siya Kolisi on Twitter but told the rest of the team to 'get congratulations from Prince Harry'. Senseless leader No one cares about him hes a fucking nobody in the grand scheme of things. His telling the truth..no Blackman can divide the nation....this white hypocrisy it must stop.....Ndlozi his correction to say that to unblind those who are blind especially blacks
Source: IOL - 🏆 46. / 51 Read more »

Springbok flank Francois Louw bows out in style with a World Cup winners' medalSpringbok flank Francois Louw has dropped the curtain on a career largely spent in the shadows.
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »

Springboks thank South Africans for their support - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.The Springboks have sent a special message home thanking their fellow South Africans for their unwavering support during the Rugby World Cup tournament. They should thank the whole continent 😋 Is South Africa really changing as a nation? Bokke won the Ellis cup and the country unite RWC2019Champions Amazing... However, can we see the same happening in the bafana bafana team. Support, unity, and gees
Source: SABC News Online - 🏆 32. / 51 Read more »

Embattled Eben Etzebeth to deal with assault, racial abuse charges | IOL NewsSpringbok lock Eben Etzebeth’s high from on Saturday's Rugby World Cup victory may be short-lived as he returns with his medal to face the music. Now that the euphoria is done, he must come back and face the music. He’s a racist🤷🏿‍♂️ This is destroying our unity.. 🙃
Source: IOL - 🏆 46. / 51 Read more »

Newsdeck: I almost quit a year ago, says Springbok coach ErasmusYOKOHAMA, Nov 2 (Reuters) - South Africa's path to their third World Cup title in Yokohama on Saturday was forged during a do-or-die performance against New Zealand a year ago, when coach Rassie Erasmus had been on the brink of quitting.
Source: dailymaverick - 🏆 3. / 84 Read more »

No luck for Novus as it looks ripe for takeoverDuring financial 2019, bank overdrafts and call loans increased almost six-fold to R174.5m
Source: BDliveSA - 🏆 12. / 63 Read more »