The jersey, which he said held a lot of special memories, was the third to be given away by the ex-Paraparaumu local.
Speaking in front of male and female rugby players, Coles recalled his time wearing the jersey at Ellis Park and the scene that unfolded upon the All Blacks' arrival.
"Johannesburg is a pretty hostile environment and right in the ghetto, and there's only one road leading into Ellis Park.
"Everyone over there is very passionate and I remember as we drove up, they were throwing beers at our bus, giving us the fingers and abusing us.
"Once you get in the stadium there's around 60,000 people looking down.
"We ended up winning, with Richie McCaw getting a try in the last minute.
"It's probably the best place in the world to play a test match."
Coles hoped handing over of the jersey would inspire students to look towards their goals and see that, no matter who they were or where they came from, reaching their potential was achievable.
"I'm hoping it'll inspire people, not just with rugby but with anything in life, to know that if you work hard and make sacrifices, anything can be possible."
One to understand making sacrifices, Coles had endured a busy rugby career that meant he spent time away from family while on the road, followed a strict diet and attended early morning trainings, and missed out on special occasions such as birthdays.
"They're lots of small things that make up a bigger picture and at the end of the day, if you want to chase your dreams they're sacrifices you have to make.
"It's worth it because for me to put on the All Black jersey for a job is pretty cool."
Coles, who also shared his Rugby World Cup medal, said the jersey handover was an important moment for him.
"I'm very humbled I get the opportunity to present this back to the college."
