Springbok captain Siya Kolisi recently found himself under scrutiny after seemingly ignoring his estranged wife, Rachel Kolisi’s 35th birthday. While Rachel celebrated her special day with friends and family in Cape Town, Siya was in England, where he was attending a Liverpool soccer match with rugby player Ox Nche. He posted about the match on his Instagram stories but did not acknowledge Rachel’s birthday publicly.
This comes after the couple announced their divorce in October 2024, leaving fans wondering about the current state of their relationship. Rachel, however, was surrounded by love and support on her birthday, as she shared a heartfelt message with her followers on Instagram.
Surrounded by LOVE and JOY yesterday, and I’m so grateful!” Rachel wrote, expressing her appreciation for the celebrations. She also mentioned her initial hesitation to mark the occasion but seemed happy to have been embraced by her loved ones.
Meanwhile, Siya’s brother, Liyema Kolisi, showed his support for Rachel, posting a moving tribute to her on social media. “Words cannot express how grateful I am to have you as a mother figure in my life,” Liyema said. “I love you so much, may God bless you with many more years and memories.”
While Siya Kolisi may have kept his distance, the warmth from Rachel’s extended family was evident on her milestone birthday.
