South Africa rugby captain Siya Kolisi marked teammate Eben Etzebeth's 34th birthday on Thursday with a tribute celebrating their 16-year friendship. Kolisi posted photographs and a message to Instagram that referenced a biblical proverb about loyal companions. The post praised Etzebeth's development as both an athlete and a person over the years they spent together.
The two players have competed alongside each other for the Springboks national team while building, as Kolisi described, a brotherhood. Their relationship extends beyond professional rugby into personal territory that resembles family bonds. Supporters responded with congratulatory messages for Etzebeth and recognition of the pair's connection.
The two players have competed alongside each other for the Springboks national team while building, as Kolisi described, a brotherhood. Their relationship extends beyond professional rugby into personal territory that resembles family bonds. Supporters responded with congratulatory messages for Etzebeth and recognition of the pair's connection.
