How Monaco boutique stayed open for Siya Kolisi to buy a tuxedo and shoes 26 February 2019 - 09:40 By Craig Ray Springboks captain Siya Kolisi speaks to the media during a press conference in Brisbane ahead of the Rugby Championship match against hosts Australia on Saturday September 7 2018. Image: Mahlatse Mphahlele Springbok captain Siya Kolisi nearly missed the Laureus World Sports Awards show in Monaco last Monday because of delayed flights and missing luggage.
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.