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Wynberg Boys’ High School had the honour of welcoming none other than Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, for a visit that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

Kolisi jumped right in with the boys, belting out the legendary ‘Hoya’ battle cry – a spirited tribute to the unstoppable rugby team.

Rugby Addict reports that the schoolboys were called on to create a powerful rendition of the war cry ‘to unite the nation’ ahead of key Rugby Championship games against the All Blacks.

The result was nothing short of epic as the youngsters crafted the now-iconic ‘hoya, hoya’ war cry, which has blown up on social media. It was even blasted across Cape Town Stadium during the massive Test against New Zealand.

This week, Kolisi made a special visit to Wynberg Boys’ High School to thank them for their support, while joining in as they delivered another rousing rendition of the war cry.

Clearly loving his visit, Kolisi told the students: “We watched your video. We honestly love you so much and it encourages us a lot. The fact that the way we played made you think of doing something like this really inspired us. So honestly anything is possible.

“And this vibe is too much, its lekker yoh!  – I wish I played in front of a vibe like this. Thank you we appreciate you and wish you all the best for the rest of the year.”

Siya shared the special ‘Hoya, hoya’ on Instagram:

 

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While some of the other Bokke are soaking up the sun on beach holidays or chilling with mates, Siya is earning serious respect for using his time off to inspire the nation. He’s been praised for making the most of his “leave” by uplifting others instead of just kicking back. What a legend, as always.

 

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Soon enough, he’ll be heading to the Sharks.

Recently, the 33-year-old explained that a big part of his reason for leaving French club Racing 92 to return to the Sharks was based on his desire to continue playing for the Springboks.

“When I arrived in Paris, I didn’t know what the future of my international career was but when I started playing for the national team again (in June), I realised that my body has no rest. And above all, if I play for South Africa, I miss three months of the Top 14 season. I am very well paid and it makes me feel like I am stealing from Racing.

“So, for me, my physical health and the club, I want to do what is right, I don’t want to only invest half of myself. When they recruited me, they thought they had a full-time Siya Kolisi. But I love playing for South Africa so much, I want to continue with the Springboks.”

His loyalty is a big deal in a country that is regularly sapped of talent, with the likes of Europe and America stealing our strongest players and professionals by wooing them with a stronger currency.

But that’s no match for Siya’s big heart, at least.

[source:rugbyaddict]