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Celebrating Siya Kolisi's 100th Test cap as Springboks gear up for battle with France

The Springboks gear up for a test against France in Paris; the match will mark a monumental moment as Siya Kolisi celebrates his 100th Test cap.

Siya Kolisi becomes South Africa's first black Test captain in 2018 when he led the team against England at Ellis Park. (Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images)

By Daily Maverick Photo Team

7 Nov 2025

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Siya Kolisi from South Africa during the Castle Larger Incoming Tour match between South Africa and Scotland at Mbombela Stadium on June 15, 2013 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo: Manus van Dyk/Gallo Images) — Siya Kolisi on Test debut against Scotland at Mbombela Stadium on 15 June, 2013 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo: Manus van Dyk/Gallo Images)

Siya Kolisi of South Africa attacks during the Castle Larger Incoming Tour match between South Africa and Scotland at Mbombela Stadium on June 15, 2013 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo: Duif du Toit/Gallo Images) — Siya Kolisi of South Africa attacks against Scotland on debut. Kolisi was man-of-the-match. (Photo: Duif du Toit/Gallo Images)

Siya Kolisi of South Africa is tackled during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Japan at the Brighton Community Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images) — Siya Kolisi came off the bench at RWC 2015 in the Boks' opening match against Japan in Brighton. The Boks lost 34-32 in one of the greatest upsets in rugby history. (Photo: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Siya Kolisi of South Africa during the 1st Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between South Africa and Ireland at DHL Newlands Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images) — After 13 Test appearances from the bench, Kolisi made his first Test start against Ireland at Newlands on 11 June, 2016. (Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images)

Siya Kolisi of the Springboks in action during the 1st Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between South Africa and Ireland at DHL Newlands Stadium on June 11, 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — Kolisi on the charge against Ireland at Newlands in 2016. (Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Siya Kolisi of South Africa going over for a try during the 2nd Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between South Africa and France at Growthpoint Kings Park on June 17, 2017 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo: Steve Haag/Gallo Images) — Kolisi played one of his best Tests against France at Kings Park, scoring a try as the Boks won 37-15 on 17 June, 2017. (Photo: Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Siya Kolisi of South Africa celebrates a try during the 2nd Castle Lager Incoming Series Test match between South Africa and France at Growthpoint Kings Park on June 17, 2017 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo: Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Teammates such as Franco Mostert (left), Eben Etzebeth (behind him) and Malcolm Marx (No 2) were part of two RWC-winning campaigns with Kolisi. (Photo: Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi enters the field during the first rugby union Test match between South-Africa and England at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg on June 9, 2018. (Photo: GIANLUIGI GUERCIA / AFP) — Kolisi made history on 9 June, 2018 when he became the Springboks' first black Test captain when he led the team against England at Ellis Park. The Boks won 42-39. (Photo: GIANLUIGI GUERCIA /AFP)

Ryan Crotty of the All Blacks is tackled during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks at Westpac Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images) — Kolisi tackles All Black centre Ryan Crotty during The Rugby Championship clash at Westpac Stadium on 15 September, 2018 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Siya Kolisi of the Springboks looks on during the national anthems during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks at Westpac Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images) — Kolisi led the Boks to a famous 36-34 win in Wellington, only a year after the Boks had lost 57-0 against the All Blacks in Albany. (Photo: Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final match between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo: Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images) — Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis Cup after the final of Rugby World Cup 2019 at International Stadium Yokohama on 2 November, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo: Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa lifts with Webb Ellis Cup with Siya Kolisi after their side win the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 2, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo: Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images ) — President Cyril Ramaphosa shares a moment with Kolisi and the team after they beat England 32-12 to win RWC 2019. (Photo: Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Siya Kolisi, the South Africa Springboks captain raises the trophy as his team celebrate their victory during the 3rd test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images) — Siya Kolisi and the team celebrate winning the 2021 series against the touring British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 7 August, 2021. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi celebrates as Referee Mathieu Raynal blows for a penalty during the 3rd Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions at FNB Stadium on August 7, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo: MB Media/Getty Images) — Kolisi turns in celebration as referee Mathieu Raynal blows for a late penalty during the third Test against British & Irish Lions. Morne Steyn slotted the kick to win the series. (Photo: MB Media/Getty Images)

Siya Kolisi (Captain) of South Africa scores a try during the 2022 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between France and South Africa at Orange Velodrome on November 12, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo: Clement Mahoudeau/Gallo Images/Getty Images) — Kolisi scores a try against France at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on 12 November, 2022. (Photo: Clement Mahoudeau/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis trophy after the team won the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. (Photo: EPA/YOAN VALAT) — Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis trophy after the team beat the All Blacks 12-11 to win RWC 2023 at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on 28 October, 2023. (Photo: EPA/YOAN VALAT)

Siya Kolisi (captain) of the Springboks hoists the Freedcom Cup Trophy during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at DHL Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images) — More silverware as Kolisi hoists the Freedom Cup after an 18-12 win over the All Blacks in Cape Town on 7 September, 2024. (Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts and celebrates with the The Rugby Championship trophy after winning The Rugby Championship match between South Africa Springboks and Argentina at Allianz Stadium on October 4, 2025 in London, England. (Photo: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images) — Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts and celebrates with the The Rugby Championship trophy after beating Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham in London on 4 October, 2025 (Photo: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)

Siya Kolisi (captain) of South Africa dives over for his try. The Springboks lost the opening match of the 2025 CASTLE LAGER RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 22-38 against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday 16 Augustus 2025. (Photo: Anton de Villiers / SASPA) — Kolisi dives over for a try against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on 16 August, 2025. (Photo: Anton de Villiers / SASPA)

Comments

Theo Butler Nov 7, 2025, 05:29 PM

Will Siya be able to play a full 80 minutes? His record does reflect that capability.

Roodepoort Rocker Nov 7, 2025, 08:51 PM

An absolute legend. Let's face it, this guy led the Springboks into legendary territory. He expanded the game over every facet of South African life and made us so proud to wear the green and gold. He took our stress levels to breaking point and made us jump out of our seats with joy just a few minutes later. A huge cheer to Siya!!!