Boris starling is set to co-write the life story of Siya Kolisi, the captain and star of South Africa’s 2019 World Cup-winning rugby team. Rights were acquired by Oil Malcolm, from Kelly Hogarth at Roc Nation Sports, supported by Rory Scarfe at The Blair Partnership who represented Kolisi, and from Juliet Mushens who represented Starling.

In May 2018 Siya Kolisi was appointed captain of the Springboks, the first black test captain in the team’s 128-year history. His appointment was recognised worldwide as a pivotal moment in South African history. The following year he made history once more when he led his team to victory in the 2019 World Cup, beating England in the final to become the first black captain of a World Cup-winning side.

The currently untitled book will publish next year, ahead of the forthcoming Lions tour to South Africa in 2021.