Rugby

Kolisi shines his spotlight on Fassi and the ladies

The Player of the Year marvels at other award winners rather than bask in glory

30 January 2022 - 00:00

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has every reason to bask in glory after he was named the best player in the country — but he chose instead to shine the spotlight on emerging utility back Aphelele Fassi.

The 30-year-old Kolisi was on Thursday named SA Rugby Player of the Year, beating stiff competition from Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth and Makazole Mapimpi...

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