A game to join ‘Siya’s Squad’
IT HAS been an exciting time for Siya Kolisi. Not only was he surprised with his very own limited-edition Red Bull Energy Drink can, but he’s now also celebrating the launch of his own mobile game.
The South African rugby hero was surprised with his can in January. Kolisi was at Hamilton Rugby Club in Cape Town, under the pretence of an interview, when fellow Red Bull athlete and paraglider, Veselin Ovcharov, glided through the air before landing and presenting the can to him. “Seeing the can, for the first time, was amazing. It was one of the greatest surprises I’ve been a part of,” said Kolisi.
South African rugby fans can now see if they’ve got what it takes to join the hero on the field by playing Siya’s Squad, a mobile game brought to South Africa by the energy drink. The game challenges fans to step into Kolisi's boots and take to the field where they must side-step tackle shields, hand-off opponents, and avoid agility hurdles with perfectly-timed slides and leaps – all while collecting as many points as possible.
Gaining distance on the field and avoiding obstacles along the path will see new teammates join the player’s squad, giving you the advantage you need to rack up points. The score at the end of the game will determine where players sit on the leader board.
Fans who collect the most points by the end of April will stand the chance to win a once-in-lifetime experience with Kolisi on the training field.
The prize includes an all-expenses paid trip to attend a full-day rugby workshop, where Kolisi will host the winners. Activities include a training session, some on-the-field game time plus sessions with a strength and conditioning coach, physiotherapist and nutritionist, and signed merchandise.