Siya Kolisi and Rachel Kolisi once embodied one of South Africa’s most admired love stories. They met, married in 2016 and built a family together with two biological children and two adopted siblings. During their years together, they co-founded the Kolisi Foundation and supported each other both on the field and away from it.
However, in October 2024, they announced their decision to divorce, emphasising that the choice came from a place of love, respect and understanding. Despite this change, they agreed to continue co-parenting and supporting their children’s journey.
Rachel Kolisi City of love
Just as Siya is in Paris ahead of the match with Ireland, Rachel shared a breezy Instagram caption: “SA ✈️ Paris”. The city of love beckoned as she and the children arrived to soak up fresh air, explore charming cafes and stroll along the Seine. Meanwhile, she also plans to meet friends and perhaps sneak in a glimpse of the game that the Springboks are playing in the same city.
With the historic architecture and the lively Parisian vibe, the trip feels like a gateway to both family fun and calm reflection. Enjoying time with her children and reconnecting with friends, Rachel fully embraces this Parisian sojourn, knowing that Siya is just a few streets away, in training mode and preparing for matches. In this way the family remains connected across moments of sport and downtime, each of them navigating their separate journeys yet still bound by the shared bond of their children’s wellbeing.
Fans speculate
After Rachel Kolisi jets off to the City of Love, fans loved it and immediately picked up on the fact that she would meet with Siya.
@Amber Jaftha “It makes so much sense you would be there for the 100th cap. You have been there from the first. ❤️❤️ Enjoy yourself Rach
@Belinda Prestage “Amazing that they are going to see their dads 100th cap. Enjoy the break.”
@Lucillemarais “Oh wow enjoy. Rachel you are an amazing mom. 100th celebration with the kids loading.”
@Pum_pum “addy’s 100the cap loading……. God bless Rachel for loving your kids this much”
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