Springboks Captain Siyamthanda Kolisi has described his return to his home town as an emotional experience.
Kolisi and the Springbok team are currently on their fourth leg of the World Cup trophy tour, in Nelson Mandela Bay.
In Despatch,which is Springbok Coach Rassie Erasmus home town,is ready and excited to welcome him. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/lgLA28PtQF
— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) November 10, 2019
The Springboks captain, who was born and bred in Zwide Township, says it’s an honour to witness the support he is getting from South Africans.
In New Brighton,which is home to Mzwandile Stick,fans are already gathered to welcome him. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/PykQk6azu1
— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) November 10, 2019
He reflected on how he felt when he landed in his hometown.
Heroes welcome for #MzwandileStick and Springboks at Moduka in New Brighton #SABCEC #SABCNews pic.twitter.com/CuZX6eZxXY
— Iviwe Poti (@potieve) November 10, 2019
“I’m getting quite emotional to think where it all started, obviously I have not forgotten. I was telling coach now that I took one of the guys Felix to see where I grew up. I saw pictures of myself at home when I was a little kid and saw my friends. So, yes it is tough obviously because you look at the people, and you really want things to change for them,” adds Kolisi.
Residents in Despatch lcannot wait to see their home town Hero Rassie Erusmus. #sabcnews pic.twitter.com/UusmMqZJSB
— Lerato Fekisi (@LThipa) November 10, 2019
Meanwhile, the Springboks are expected to touch down at Cape Town International Airport this evening for the final round of their nationwide parade after winning the World Cup in Japan.
? The party is far from over
?️Hello Port Elizabeth #ChampionsTogether pic.twitter.com/hQjbFlYBRk— Springboks (@Springboks) November 10, 2019
They will embark on a trophy parade in areas on the Cape Flats on Monday including Elsies River, Belhar and Langa.
The world champions are also scheduled to meet with Parliamentarians and Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato.
The trophy parade is expected to culminate with an event at the Cape Town Stadium later in the day.
