VIDEO: Siya Kolisi swops his rugby kit for a F1 racing suit

VIDEO: Siya Kolisi swops his rugby kit for a F1 racing suit

The Springbok champion, Siya Kolisi, might be ready for a career change.

Siya and Rachel Kolisi
Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel/ Instagram (@siyakolisi)

We all know Siya Kolisi as the South African hero who helped the Springboks secure not one but two Rugby World Cup wins.

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Now that he is living in France, it seems like he's been branching out into alternative career paths.

On Sunday the 26th of May, all eyes will be on Monaco for one of the most iconic Formula 1 races.

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It is known for being one of the most star-studded events on the racing calendar with A-listers from all over the world being hosted by the various F1 teams.

Redbull Racing has been dominating another F1 season with driver Max Verstappen at the wheel.

So, it would only make sense for them to invite another legend to their garage.

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Redbull Racing recently posted a video of the one and only Siya Kolisi helping their pit crew during practice.

In the video, Siya can be seen donning a Redbull Racing suit as he watches the official pit crew change the tyres on the F1 car.

Known for his leadership, Kolisi seems to be a bit hesitant before he steps up to help the team:

Luckily, it appears that Siya would just be as comfortable on the race track as on the rugby pitch.

Viewers were also surprised but delighted to see him in Monaco, with one commenter saying, "That's our Captain! Champion of the World."

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