‘Home time’: Rachel Kolisi returns to SA after Springboks win
Siya Kolisi’s wife Rachel and their two kids Nicholas and Keziah have returned to South Africa after the Springboks RWC win.
Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, revealed that she and her family are on their way back to South Africa on Sunday 29 October.
This comes after the Springboks defeated the All Blacks to win the Rugby World Cup on Saturday 28 October.
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THE KOLISI’S HAVE TOUCHED DOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA
Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, revealed that she and her kids Nicholas (9) and Keziah (6) were on their way back to South Africa after the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday 28 October. The Kolisi’s moved to Paris in August, ahead of Siya Kolisi joining French team Racing 92 after the Rugby World Cup.
The mom of two thereafter shared a video of her family returning to The Mother City, Cape Town.
“I wish I could explain how good it is to get home. I can’t wait for the rest of the team and families to experience this! South Africans are so happy and grateful for this victory. All that actually matters. Our people,” she wrote.
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WHY RACHEL IS KOLISI IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Last week, Rachel revealed that her family will be returning to South Africa this week. Why is the family returning to South Africa? Rachel revealed that their trip to South Africa is for a family wedding, via an Instagram post on Saturday 21 October.
She later revealed that her brother will be getting married in a few days. Rachel’s brother Joel Smith is engaged to Olympic swimmer Tatjana Shoenmaker.
“9 weeks ago, we moved from Durban, South Africa to Paris, France. Challenging would be a MASSIVE understatement, but yesterday the kids started their first half term school holiday, and it felt like such a big accomplishment for all of us 😅,” she wrote.
“In 8 days we’re on a plane home 🇿🇦 for a family wedding and we can’t wait! Thank you for all the kind messages, support, advise and recommendations ! I’ve read most of them and appreciate every single one! ❤️,” she continued.