Siya Kolisi, the Springbok captain, and his wife Rachel announced their divorce on social media in October 2024, stating it was an amicable decision made after much reflection. The couple had been together for eight years, and the split was described as mutual and respectful. They will co-parent their two children, Nicholas and Keziah, and continue their partnership through their charitable work with the Kolisi Foundation, which focuses on uplifting underprivileged communities in South Africa.

Their marriage gained significant public attention when they wed in 2016 in a high-profile wedding in the Western Cape. Since then, they had often been in the spotlight due to Siya’s rise as a world-renowned rugby player, especially after leading South Africa to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Rachel, an outspoken advocate against gender-based violence, has also been a key figure in their philanthropic efforts. Recently, Kolisi returned to South Africa after leaving French club Racing 92, where he played for a short time before rejoining the Sharks in Durban.

While the couple is no longer together romantically, they emphasized that they remain great friends and partners in raising their children and managing their foundation.