“It’s the Smell for Me”: Siya Kolisi Leaves Polite Boy Overjoyed With Sock Gift in England

“It’s the Smell for Me”: Siya Kolisi Leaves Polite Boy Overjoyed With Sock Gift in England

  • Siya Kolisi gifted his socks to a young fan after the Springboks’ victory over England at Twickenham
  • The heartwarming moment was captured on camera and shared with the world on social media
  • Fans loved the Springbok captain’s relatable and lovable personality and posted sweet messages
Siya Kolisi gifted his socks to an English fan
Siya Kolisi gave a fan his socks after the Springbok's match with England. Image: @tntsports
Source: TikTok

Rugby fans are buzzing about the Springboks’ 29-20 win against England at Twickenham on Saturday evening.

Especially the lovely moment between Siya Kolisi and a young fan. The Springboks’ captain made the boy's day unforgettable.

Siya Kolisi sweet gesture to young fan

In a TikTok video posted by @tntsports, Siya is seen handing over his socks to a young fan after the match. But before passing them on, he gave them a playful sniff, sending the crowd into giggles. The humble fan’s excitement and gratitude made the moment even sweeter.

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The video quickly gained traction on TikTok, with netizens raving about Siya’s down-to-earth nature and his love for fans.

Watch the video below:

Many gushed about the kid's manners and speculated about how valuable the socks will be in future.

See some comments below:

@Masixole_ wrote:

"🥰 This boy is so sweety he even smelled the socks. 😅"

@Koketso stated:

"Apparently, it smells like a win! 🤣🫵🏾🔥"

@grimeylildude💥💚 stated:

"Thank you, Siya! 😅 Good manners from the boy."

@shaneleroux2 posted:

"There’s never been a better man."

@sabelotyholweni2020@gmail.com. commented:

"What a refreshing sight: a young boy with remarkably good manners."

@Lloydos008 wrote:

"He will one day make his Springboks debut wearing those socks."

@papas suggested:

"Thank you Siya! So humble, come to South Africa boy we love you."

@Tah highlighted:

"It will be worth millions 30 years later."

@Nats added:

"England kids are cute, they adore Siya. 🥰 It's the smell for me. 😂"

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Siya Kolisi spends quality time with his kids

Briefly News also reported that two-time Rugby World Cup champion Siya Kolisi gained admiration from local fans after spending the day with his children at a London fire station.

Ahead of the match against England on Saturday, 16 November 2024, Kolisi spent some downtime with his kids and female rugby player Jade Konkel, who is also a firefighter.

Source: Briefly News

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za