South Africa captain Kolisi wins UK writers' award


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Final - England v South Africa - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - November 2, 2019 South Africa's Siya Kolisi celebrates after winning the World Cup Final REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Siya Kolisi was voted the UK Rugby Union Writers' Club personality of the year for 2019 on Monday after leading South Africa to their emotional World Cup triumph in Japan.

The Springboks' captain was recognised with the annual Pat Marshall Memorial Award at the RUWC's annual dinner in London following a poll of its 200-plus members.

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