Are Rachel and Siya Kolisi back together? Viral airport video fuels romance rumours
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South African Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has sent social media into a frenzy after a video of him walking alongside a woman resembling his ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi, went viral.
The clip was shared by a fan, @meagsypoo, who spotted Kolisi while travelling economy with the team at O.R. Tambo International Airport on Sunday.
'Yes, the game was good, but did you share a flight with the bokke the next day?' read the title of the TikTok, which quickly garnered close to half a million views.
The video showcased the Springboks, who had just celebrated a victory over Ireland at Loftus Versfeld the previous evening.
The fan, who admitted to feeling too shy to ask for a photo with the rugby stars, described her experience as 'stalking them like a weirdo instead'.
Despite her reluctance to approach the players, her TikTok post captures a moment of excitement for rugby fans.
As the video circulated, eager netizens began speculating whether Kolisi had rekindled his relationship with Rachel.
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Comments flooded in, with one user, @tshilidzi__, exclaiming, 'Is that Rachel with Siya??? 😭😭✋.'
Another user, @ilovejubah, quipped, 'Siya on the hunt for Rachel 2.0,' while @kamo_kula confidently stated, 'That was definitely Rachel!!!!!'
However, some observers noted that the woman in the video might be Kate Woods, the director of Adidas South Africa, rather than Rachel.
The resemblance sparked a flurry of online chatter about the Springboks captain's personal life.
Siya and Rachel announced their divorce in October 2024, citing mutual respect and love as the foundation for their decision.
They expressed their commitment to co-parenting their children and continuing their work together on the Kolisi Foundation, despite ending their marriage.
The news left many South Africans heartbroken, as the couple had been beloved figures in the rugby community.
Despite the speculation surrounding this recent airport sighting, it seems Kolisi remains focused on his role as both a father and team captain.
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