Why is Siya Kolisi trending in South Africa?
Siya Kolisi is trending following his return to the Stormers rugby club and his first home match at DHL Stadium in five years. The event drew attention because his ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi, attended with their children to show her support.
What happened
- Earlier
Siya Kolisi and Rachel Kolisi announce the end of their marriage [1].
- October 2024
Kolisi returns to South Africa after playing for Racing 92 in France [2].
- Last week
Kolisi makes his Stormers comeback in a match against Edinburgh [3].
- 10 Oct, 2026
Kolisi plays his homecoming match at DHL Stadium in Cape Town [2].
What you need to know
Kolisi moved from the Sharks to the Stormers to be closer to his siblings and children [1].
Stormers head coach John Dobson stated that Kolisi accepted a significant pay cut to facilitate the move [1].
During the homecoming match, Kolisi scored a try and later shared an emotional reunion with former Sharks teammates [3].
Rachel Kolisi has continued to support Siya's career milestones, including his 100th Springboks test cap in Paris [1].
The specific financial details of the pay cut Kolisi took to rejoin the Stormers have not been revealed [1].
Background
Siya Kolisi is the captain of the South African national rugby team, the Springboks. He made history in 2018 as the first Black player to captain the team and led them to World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023 [2].
His professional journey has included time with the Stormers in Cape Town, the Sharks in Durban, and Racing 92 in France [2].
Questions people ask
Why did Siya Kolisi return to the Stormers?
He wanted to be closer to his children and siblings who live in Cape Town [1].
Who attended the homecoming match?
His ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi, and their two children, Nick and Keziah, were in attendance [1, 2].
Where this came from
[1] thesouthafrican.com
Rachel shows support at Siya Kolisi’s Stormers homecoming
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[2] tuko.co.ke
For the kids: Siya Kolisi’s ex-wife attends Springbok captain’s homecoming match
Preview image from tuko.co.ke
[3] thesouthafrican.com
Siya Kolisi has emotional reunion with Sharks pals [video]
Preview image from thesouthafrican.com
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