Winner
Led by their first black captain Siya Kolisi, the Springboks beat England in the final to win their third Rugby World Cup, a feat only matched by the All Blacks. It was a massively symbolic win for South Africa which brought together all the communities in the country.

We have all faced adversity of some kind throughout our lives but have overcome challenges to stand here as winners, playing the game we all love.

Siya kolisi, springboks captain
Nomination
Year
Result
2020
Winner

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