How Siya Kolisi sprinted up the middle, intercepted a tuxedo and missed a try on the red carpet
Monaco boutique stayed open after hours so the Laureus awards nominee could shop for formal wear
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi nearly missed the Laureus World Sports Awards show in Monaco last Monday because of delayed flights and missing luggage. Kolisi was nominated for the Moment of the Year award‚ but endured several more trying moments as he raced to reach the red carpet in Monte Carlo. After his flight from Johannesburg to Istanbul was delayed last Sunday‚ Kolisi missed the connection from Istanbul to Nice. After desperate rescheduling Kolisi made it inside the banquet hall in Monte Carlo three minutes after the telecast show started on Monday night‚ 24 hours after leaving SA.
As a result he missed the chance to walk the red carpet because awards patron Prince Albert of Monaco had already entered the room. Kolisi might have made the red carpet had he not been further delayed by lost luggage. His bags containing his evening wear failed to arrive in Nice. After a stop at a Monaco boutique‚ which stayed open for the Bok skipper to buy a tuxedo and shoes after his lugga...
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