Congratulations Siya Kolisi

The 26-year-old will become Springbok captain No 61, but and he will also become the first black South African to lead the Boks in a Test match.

The decision was met with positivity on social media, with celebrities and fans alike congratulating Kolisi on his history-making news.

Born in Zwide township near Port Elizabeth, loose forward Kolisi is also the Stormers captain and has played in 28 Tests since making his debut at age 22 against Scotland in Nelspruit on June 15, 2013. He has four Test tries to his name.

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Well done

Agree well deserved , has had a great season

Deserves it. Congrats Siya

Brilliant.

His selection proves that hard work and commitment will be rewarded no matter where life takes you. Nothing beats a trier. A fantastic choice for the captaincy

Well done Siya but to be honest he would not have been my choice
He currently captains the Stormers who lose week after week
Not good in my opinion