Kolisi's life story coming to print soon

Kolisi's story is a well-known one as he rose to Springbok captain in 2018 and with that took the mantle as the first permanent black captain of the South African national rugby side.

The book will be written by Boris Starling and the release is set to be before the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa next year.

In conversation with thebookseller.com Kolisi mentioned that he hopes that the timing of the release can help those that are confronted with tough times.

“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," Kolisi said. "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.”

When executive publisher Oli Malcolm break down the life of one of South Africa's favourite sons, it is a story that must be told.

“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 twelve 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.”