The Laureus World Sports Awards celebrate outstanding sporting performances and are regarded as the pinnacle of international sporting accolades. South Africa’s Springboks rugby team and their leader, Siya Kolisi, have been nominated for the prestigious awards this year, with the Springboks nominated for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award and Kolisi nominated for the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award. The final verdict is taken by the Laureus World Sports Academy, a distinguished jury comprising 69 of the world’s greatest sporting legends. These nominations reflect South Africa’s dominance in the sporting industry on a global stage.
