“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

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