Springbok icon Siya Kolisi has clashed with some of rugby’s biggest names – but who really pushed him to the limit?
The double Rugby World Cup-winning skipper has lifted the lid on the five toughest opponents he’s ever faced.
From brutal back-row collisions to freakish speed and skill, these are the players who made life a nightmare for Kolisi on the pitch.
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#1. Liam Williams – “The No-Nonsense Welshman”
Position: Fullback
Height: 6 ft 2 in
Weight: 85kg
Siya Kolisi said:
“A guy like Liam Williams is a hard guy, he’s a nice guy off the field but he’s no nonsense. He doesn’t take a backwards step.”
Williams may come across calm and collected, but between the white lines, he’s all business. Known for his fearlessness under the high ball and daring counterattacks, the Welsh fullback has tormented defences for years — and earned huge respect from his peers in the process.
DID YOU KNOW?
Williams has battled a stammer throughout his life, something made tougher by media duties. He’s since sought therapy and become more comfortable with interviews.
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