2023-11-10 04:24:43
The return home did not take long. The Springbok captain did not linger in the celebrations. A big week after his world champion title won against New Zealand (12-11) on October 28 at the Stade de France, Siya Kolisi returned to the Parisian suburbs, this time in Hauts-de-Seine, where he slipped into his new jersey, that of Racing 92. The 32-year-old third row, double world champion, in fact already trained last Tuesday. This Thursday, at a press conference, he said he was impatient to discover the Top 14, most probably on November 26 against the European champions La Rochelle at Paris La Défense Arena.
“I’m really delighted to be here and I can’t wait for my first match as a Racingman,” he stressed. It will be November 26. Afterwards, will it be as a starter, on the bench or in the stands? It’s up to the coach to decide. » Stuart Lancaster, the new manager of Ciel et Blanc does not intend to rush things. “He wanted me to rest but I really wanted to discover my new teammates and I started training on Tuesday, it’s exciting,” said the former Stormers and Sharks player. I felt like the first day back to school. I have a reputation but it’s not the reputation that will play a role on the pitch. I have to prove myself, learn a new language and understand a new culture. »
Siya Kolisi then returned to his choice to continue his career with the Ile-de-France club. “I had already almost joined Racing a few years ago but it didn’t happen,” he explained. I spoke with Stuart Lancaster and despite other opportunities, notably in Japan, at the Kobe Steelers, it seemed obvious to me to come and sign here. It was an important decision to make. I talked about it with alumni including Dan Carter. Everyone made me feel welcome. The meeting with Jacky Lorenzetti (owner of the club) was also decisive. I will try to bring my human qualities, create a dynamic around the club or rather accentuate it. »
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