Iconic! Siya Kolisi and David Beckham meet up in Paris [photos]
Wow! Siya Kolisi was spotted at a basketball game in Paris, France, with none other than the legendary football player, David Beckham.
Rugby World Cup champion, Siya Kolisi rubbed shoulders with the one and only, former England captain, David Beckham. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Thursday, 11 January, the beloved rugby player posted a video of himself and the football legend side-by-side during a basketball game at Accor Arena in Paris.
ICONS! SIYA KOLISI MEETS DAVID BECKHAM IN PARIS
The Brooklyn Nets went against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Paris recently. Just about 15 000 fans packed the stadium to get a glimpse of the game up close, The Sun reported. Several celebrities from all over the world were reportedly spotted in the stands including singer Christina Milian, Matt Pokora, Pharrell Williams, and football player Kylian ‘Mbappé’ Lottin.
Football legend David Beckham (48) and Rugby World Cup champion Siya Kolisi (32) were also spotted at the venue as seen in an Instagram Story shared by the South African-born sportsman. In the clip, the iconic sport players could be seen having a delightful chat and occasionally sharing a few soft touches.
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Since winning the Webb Ellis in France in October with the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, and making history as the fourth-time winners of the World Cup title, Kolisi who played as the team’s captain, has relocated to Paris, France, and joined the French Club, Racing 92.
MORE ABOUT THE GAME
The game against the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers was one of the most highly anticipated regular-season games on the NBA calendar this year, according to Cavs Insider. The thrilling match ended with the Cleveland Cavaliers getting a big win as they defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 111-102. The Cleveland Cavaliers are said to have not let the Brooklyn Nets lead the way, the entire game.
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