Siya Kolisi Shares Key Behind Springboks’ Crushing Victory Over All Blacks in New Zealand

• Siya Kolisi has shared his thoughts on how the Springboks handed the All Blacks of New Zealand their biggest defeat
• The Springboks captain also shared the secret behind South Africa's performance against New Zealand
• South African rugby fans also shared their thoughts on Kolisi's take on defeating New Zealand on social media

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has reacted to South Africa's big win over the All Blacks of New Zealand at Wellington Stadium on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Kolisi didn't captain the Springboks in the first round of the tie, where they lost 24-17 at Eden Park, but led the side to retain their Freedom Cup title for the first time ever this weekend.

The Springboks inflicted a record-breaking defeat on the All Blacks in their Rugby Championship round four clash, scoring six tries to win 43-10.

Kolisi reacts to Boks' win

After the game, Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi highlighted the impact of the coaching staff, praising them for placing faith in younger players and urging the squad to play without fear.

“What stood out for me was the freedom they gave us on the field,” Kolisi explained.

He noted that the backs, in particular, were encouraged to take risks: “The coaches told them to back themselves, to go for it and not worry about mistakes. Even when a pass went astray or an overlap was missed, no one panicked; we kept believing in our plan.”

Kolisi added that head coach Rassie Erasmus played a crucial role by trusting players who hadn’t had much game time: “Rassie showed belief in us, and in turn reminded us to keep believing in one another. In a game of this magnitude, that kind of backing was vital.”

Netizens react to Kolisi's performance

Travman6746 said:

"We really are so lucky these days as Springboks fans. First time ever as back to back Freedom Cup winners. Back to back World Champions. Back to world number 1 in the rankings. Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi have given us the most incredible 7 years of golden rugby"

NegotiatorSport wrote:

"It’s official the team needed Siya Kolisi as captain! We not accepting any last minute changes ever again!"

thabo_daniels shared:

"No eben etzebeth, no pollard, just Siya Kolisi leading the boks to victory. Beating new zealand in New Zealand. That whole nonsense that Siya is not the real captain has been laid to rest. Captain, my captain, Qwashu, Gxiya, umkhokheli wethu. #Siya."

AmiJaneD commented:

"Forget the captaincy, Siya Kolisi was immense as a player, always is."

Kgomotso Sethusha reacted:

"Take a bow, Siya Kolisi. Your name is carved into the heart of legend!"

FillzIAm added:

"Siya Kolisi is the greatest captain we’ve ever had."

The Boks now turn their attention to Argentina, meeting them in Durban in two weeks before wrapping up the tournament at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium.

SA win dedicated to Boks legend

Briefly News earlier reported that a Springboks star dedicated the win over the All Blacks to a late SA rugby legend.

The former Springboks player died a few days before the tie against New Zealand in Wellington.

Source: Briefly News