South Africa captain Siya Kolisi on virus impact on rugby and charity efforts

South Africa's Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has fast-tracked the launch of his foundation to help the country's hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kolisi says it's important to "fight and support" the country to repay the support shown to the team less than six months at the World Cup.

Having grown up in a township near Port Elizabeth, Kolisi knows how tough the lockdown is for those living in the more cramped, deprived homes, especially when families are cut off from each other.

South Africa has confirmed more than 2,500 cases of COVID-19, and more than 30 deaths.

Hand sanitizer, masks and goggles are among the equipment being sent by Kolisi's foundation to hospitals in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.