Rayno Nel, the first African to win the World’s Strongest Man competition, lifts Siya Kolisi above his head with ease – and then challenges the Springbok skipper to do the same!

World's Strongest Man winner Rayno Nel was featured in a social media video lifting Springbok captain Siya Kolisi above his head with ease. The clip, published on October 19, 2026, showcases Nel effortlessly pressing the rugby star before challenging him to attempt the same feat.
Nel made history as the first African competitor to win the World’s Strongest Man title. The interaction between Nel and Kolisi was shared online by Red Bull South Africa.
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