Springboks’ captain Siya Kolisi reckoned their knife-edge series win over the Lions will have given the nation something to ‘smile about’, and admitted it was strange celebrating in front of empty stands. Kolisi, the man who skippered South Africa to World Cup glory two years ago, said: ‘It feels a little weird because the stadium is empty. Siya Kolisi captained his South Africa side to victory against the Lions on Saturday eveningThe Springboks took the series win with the deserved triumph over Warren Gatland's men‘As soon as Morne went for the kick, I said, “No way”. I’ll never get this chance again, to captain against the Lions, most of this team won’t get to play against them. The skipper admitted it was strange to lift the trophy and celebrate without any supporters‘Our successes are all team achievements.

Source: Daily Mail August 07, 2021 22:07 UTC