South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi has drawn sharp criticism after stripping off his match shorts and handing them to a young supporter following the Springboks' victory over Ireland. Footage circulating online shows the star athlete removing his playing gear in front of children at the stadium, prompting widespread condemnation on social media platforms where users labeled the gesture inappropriate and disturbing.
The incident marks another chapter in a pattern of eyebrow-raising fan interactions by the 33-year-old skipper, who previously exposed underwear featuring South African flag designs at Murrayfield Stadium and signed supporters' swimwear and body parts at various venues. Social media users expressed outrage at the latest episode, with critics questioning why the athlete would offer sweaty undergarments rather than conventional memorabilia such as boots or jerseys to young admirers.
The incident marks another chapter in a pattern of eyebrow-raising fan interactions by the 33-year-old skipper, who previously exposed underwear featuring South African flag designs at Murrayfield Stadium and signed supporters' swimwear and body parts at various venues. Social media users expressed outrage at the latest episode, with critics questioning why the athlete would offer sweaty undergarments rather than conventional memorabilia such as boots or jerseys to young admirers.
