HarperCollins has landed the life story of Siya Kolisi,
Springboks captain and star of South Africa’s 2019 World Cup-winning rugby
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Executive publisher Oli Malcolm bought world all language
rights from Kelly Hogarth at Roc Nation Sports, supported by Rory Scarfe at The
Blair Partnership. Written with Boris Starling, the currently untitled book
will publish next year, ahead of the forthcoming Lions tour to South Africa in
2021.
In May 2018 Siya Kolisi was appointed captain of the
Springboks, the first black test captain in the team’s 128-year history. His
appointment was recognized worldwide as a pivotal moment in South African
history. The following year he made history once more when he led his team to
victory in the 2019 World Cup, beating England in the final to become the first
black captain of a World Cup-winning side.
The publisher explained: “Kolisi’s life story will tell the
extraordinary tale of a young boy from an impoverished township on the Eastern
Cape who went on to guide the Springboks to their first World Cup final in 12
years and lift Rugby Union's greatest prize. Born to teenage parents, Kolisi
was raised by his grandmother after the death of his mother when he was just
15.”
“Aged 12 he won a rugby scholarship to a prestigious local
school, despite speaking no English on arrival. A decade later Kolisi led his
team to victory on the world stage in one of the most inspirational success
stories in the sport’s history. Kolisi’s story is one of stoicism, unification,
and self-belief.”
Siya
Kolisi Said
“There are so many parts of my story that haven’t been told
and I feel it’s the perfect time to share these with the hope of inspiring and
motivating anyone who has ever faced adversity. It was so important to me that
my story was told from my own account and with the right publishing group. I’m
thrilled to partner with HarperCollins on a creative project that we can both
be proud of.”
Malcolm added: “It is an immense personal and professional
privilege to be working on this publication. Siya Kolisi has not simply won a
Rugby World Cup, but proven to future generations that anything is possible.”
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