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Cape Town - There has been a strong social media reaction to the news that Siya Kolisi will captain the Springboks against England.
READ: Du Toit, Kolisi named Bok captains
Pieter-Steph du Toit will lead the Boks in a one-off Test against Wales in Washington DC on June 2, but the news that Kolisi will lead the side out in three Tests against England is massive.
The 26-year-old will become Springbok captain No 61, but and he will also become the first black South African to lead the Boks in a Test match.
The decision was met with positivity on social media, with celebrities and fans alike congratulating Kolisi on his history-making news.
Born in Zwide township near Port Elizabeth, loose forward Kolisi is also the Stormers captain and has played in 28 Tests since making his debut at age 22 against Scotland in Nelspruit on June 15, 2013. He has four Test tries to his name.
READ: Du Toit, Kolisi Bok skippers 60 & 61 ... but who were the first 59?
Here are some of the Tweets that stood out for us:
Congrats Siya Kolisi who will Captain them Boks for the incoming Tests vs England,Welldone to Pieter-Steph Du Toit who will Captain the Boks vs Wales,now lets support these warriors,so happy for them ????????
— Breyton Paulse (@BreytonPaulse) May 28, 2018
History in the making: ????Siya Kolisi is our new Springbok Captain ????. You have my 100% Gqwashu, Gxiya, Tikayimani ne Pokoto. Congratulations Pa. ????????????#Leader #ixeshalifikile #thumamima pic.twitter.com/3pDRodxvq7
— ThandoManana (@TandoManana) May 28, 2018
Yes!!!! Congrats my brother!!! So proud of u, Captain! #siyakolisi https://t.co/MhSl9wAkp1
— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) May 28, 2018
What a day for the Kolisi family and for SA rugby. Feels like we’re finally coming of age. @Rachie52 #rugby @Springboks
— Craig Ray (@craigray11) May 28, 2018
Congrats to our very own Siya Kolisi for being appointed as the captain of the @Springboks! Massive honour and well deserved ???????????? pic.twitter.com/4AbVSo48K3
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) May 28, 2018
CONGRATULATIONS CAPTAIN KOLISI!!! ???????? pic.twitter.com/2qDmxDQgbK
— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) May 28, 2018
The Lions Rugby Company would like to wish newly appointed @Springboks captains, Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit all the best for the Castle Lager Incoming Series as well as the match against Wales. #LoveRugby pic.twitter.com/yiEa3DfX3a
— Emirates Lions (@LionsRugbyCo) May 28, 2018
Captain, my captain! Best news of the rugby year. @Springboks captain Siya Kolisi. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/V2CNmTmWmW
— Adriaan Basson (@AdriaanBasson) May 28, 2018
Wishing @Siya_Kolisi great success as he captains the Springboks. https://t.co/PL3ew8DyNt
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) May 28, 2018
Congratulations Siyamthanda Kolisi on being named Captain of @Springboks ????????????????
— JP Pietersen (@jppietersen14) May 28, 2018
I am so happy and proud bhuda! Good luck for the Test matches????
Captain my Captain ???? SIYA KOLISI ????
— Akani Simbine (@AkaniSimbine) May 28, 2018
