{
  "id": 5925561,
  "title": "‘We can get better,’ says Kolisi after Boks take 2-1 lead in series against All Blacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/we-can-get-better-says-kolisi-after-boks-take-2-1-lead-in-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T06:42:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/can-get-better-bok-captain-kolisi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expressed optimism after South Africa's Rugby World Cup team secured a 2-1 lead in their series against the All Blacks. The victory at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Saturday brought the Boks up to 2 wins in the four-Test series. Kolisi acknowledged that his team has yet to reach their full potential, citing their first game loss in Ellis Park to the All Blacks. Despite the setback, he remains confident in the team's growth. \"The more we play together, the better we get,\" Kolisi said. \"I still feel there is so much more we can do better.\" The Boks' captain emphasized the importance of teamwork, crediting his coaching staff for their success. The team played their first game in Soweto since 2013, and Kolisi praised the community's support.",
  "summary": "The Springboks have still to fully hit their straps despite taking a 2-1 lead over the All Blacks in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.",
  "key_points": [
    "Siya Kolisi optimistic after Boks take 2-1 lead in series against All Blacks",
    "Team has yet to reach full potential, acknowledges first loss to All Blacks",
    "Kolisi emphasizes importance of teamwork and community support"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Boks' series lead signals growing cohesion under Kolisi's captaincy, but also suggests untapped potential, as he acknowledges significant room for improvement in their performance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}