Siya Kolisi shares health update [photos]

Just one day after undergoing an emergency operation on his knee, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has shared a health update. And it’s clear the family man is leaning on his firm Christian faith for a full recovery.

Siya’s surgery comes after he tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during his final Sharks match against Munster in Durban last weekend.

According to AFP, the surgery comes exactly four months before the kick-off of the Rugby World Cup in France in September.

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SIYA KOLISI: ‘OP WENT WELL’

Sharing a pic with his family from his hospital bed, Siya Kolisi posted on his Instagram account: “Op went well. The hard work starts now.”

He added: “Thanks for all the prayer, messages, and support.”

Siya accompanied the pic with a Bible verse from Isiah 60: 22, which reads: “When the time is right, I, THE LORD, will make it happen.

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“This is a reminder that God will provide for a plan and purpose he’s created for me at the moment”.

With fears that Siya may miss out on the Rugby World Cup, the message aptly continued: “So instead of spending my time worrying or complaining about the things I lack, I find peace knowing that if it’s for me, then I’m not going to miss it”.

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RUGBY WORLD CUP AND NEW CLUB

According to AFP, Siya Kolisi’s surgery could see him sit out of rugby for up to nine months, and likely ruling him out of the World Cup.

The 20-nation competition will take place between 8 September and 28 October. 

Following the World Cup, Siya is expected to join his new club, French team Racing 92.

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