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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan. South Africa’s Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, have fast-tracked the launch of their foundation to help the country’s hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Spirit of World Cup win inspires Kolisi to help South Africa

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

South African Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi with the Web Ellis trophy arrives back on home soil at the O.R. Tambo Airport in Johannesburg Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019. South Africa beat England in the Rugby World Cup final Saturday 32-12. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

This is for you, South Africa: Springboks start trophy tour

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

South African captain Siya Kolisi holds the Webb Ellis Cup aloft with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after South Africa defeated England to win the Rugby World Cup final at International Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Springboks ready for World Cup trophy tour of good hope

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

South Africa fans celebrate at the Pirates Rugby Club in Johannesburg, South Africa, after their team's victory in the Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and England being played in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday Nov. 2, 2019. South Africa defeated England 32-12. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

Siya’s Springboks are exactly what Mandela envisioned

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

The Latest: Historic moment as Kolisi lifts World Cup

Associated Press

Kolbe back for Springboks for World Cup final vs England

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 24, 1995 file photo, South African rugby captain Francios Pienaar, right, receives the Rugby World Cup from President Nelson Mandela after they defeated New Zealand 15-12 in the final at Ellis Park, Johannesberg, South Africa. Siya Kolisi was a 4-year-old child when South Africa won its first Rugby World Cup title in 1995 but he remembers the national euphoria of the Springboks' second World Cup title in 2007. The first black player appointed as Springboks captain gets his chance at history when he leads South Africa against England in the final on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 in Yokohama Japan. (AP Photo/Ross Setford,File)

Springboks’ 1st black captain gets his chance at history

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press