Extra motivation for Springboks captain as his dad travels overseas for the first time to watch him play in RWC 2019 final

By Naveel Krishant

Saturday 02/11/2019

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi (centre) with his friend (left) and his dad (right). Photo: instagram.com/siya_kolisi_the_bear

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will have added motivation when leading his team against England as his father has travelled overseas for the first time to watch him play.

Kolisi says it will be the second time that his father will see him play live.

Kolisi also says winning the Rugby World Cup would make a "huge difference" to the country.

The day has arrived.

Who will be lifting the #WebbEllisCup? #RWCFinal pic.twitter.com/xPpUv8kL0K
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) November 1, 2019

He says he is proud of what they have done as a team and now it is about making sure that everything falls into place.

The Springboks take on England in the final of the Rugby World Cup at 9 tonight.

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