Siya Kolisi Charms Fans With Heartwarming Video Singing Xhosa Song with Teammates in the Streets of Edinburgh
Rugby meets rhythm as Springboks captain brings Xhosa culture to the Scottish capital
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has once again captured hearts off the field—this time with a spontaneous street performance in Edinburgh.
A video shared by Kolisi on Instagram shows him and his Hollywoodbets Sharks teammates breaking into Xhosa song as they walked through the chilly Scottish city.
The team was in Edinburgh for a United Rugby Championship match when the moment occurred.
Kolisi and Teammates Singing Xhosa Song in Edinburgh
In the video, a jovial Siya Kolisi is seen walking with teammates including Lukhanyo Am. All dressed warmly in beanie hats, the group sings a traditional Xhosa song known as Gwijo.
One of the more charming moments in the video comes when a local man from Edinburgh, fascinated by the group’s energy, joins in and tries to sing along—much to the amusement of the players and fans alike.
Captioning the video, Siya Kolisi wrote;
“Danko Edinburgh! Gwijo is world wide 
@sharksrugby”
Fans React with Laughter and Love
Fans flooded the comments with praise, laughter, and pride. Many expressed how proud they were to see South African culture embraced so freely and confidently abroad.
Some joked that Siya Kolisi should consider a side career in music, while others simply appreciated seeing their rugby heroes having fun and spreading positivity.
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