Springboks Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth celebrated Dricus du Plessis after he defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia on Saturday 17 August (Sunday in South African time).
SIYA KOLISI AND EBEN ETZEBETH CELEBRATE DRICUS DU PLESSIS
Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi and lock Eben Etzebeth graced Dricus du Plessis by walking out with him before his fight against Israel Adesanya. While the three “national treasures” walked, the South African national anthem played. Take a look…
Dricus managed to defend, and retain his UFC Middleweight Champion title in a fourth-round submission win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 on Saturday 17 August. This fell on Sunday morning (18 August) in South African time.
Adesanya, who hails from Lagos, Nigeria is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. So, why were Siya and Eben at the fight? Well, the match was just hours after the Springboks defeated Australia in 12- 30 in their second match of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday 17 August. This also took place in Perth, Australia.
Take a look at the Springboks WAGS here.
Siya took to Instagram to celebrate Dricus’ win. Take a look…
“ND STILL @dricusduplessis,” he captioned the post.
DRICUS DU PLESSIS: ‘WHAT AN ABSOLUTE HONOUR AND PRIVILEDGE TO BE A SAFFA’
Before the match, the South African champion took to Instagram to thank the Springboks for their support and well wishes. Take a look…
“What an absolute honour and privilege to be a Saffa! Thank you @bokrugby for the support and wishes, let’s go show the world what we know. Massive shoutout to @crownperth for facilitating all of this and thank you @bobbyvanjaarsveld @ricusnel @joblack8 julle is ysters. #mannedisnvoorreg🇿🇦 #ufc305perth,” he wrote.
Dricus’ girlfriend Vasti Spiller also took to Instagram to celebrate his win. Take a look…