Springbok and Sharks captain Siya Kolisi has seemingly blue-ticked his estranged wife Rachel Kolisi’s birthday on social media.
In October, South Africa’s favourite celebrity couple announced their separation. They have since spent the festive season apart and have opted to co-parent in different homes.
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On her Instagram Stories, Rachel Kolisi reposted birthday messages from her nearest and dearest, including ones from her sister-in-law and Springbok WAGS Marise Pollard, Anlia Etzebeth, and Layla Kolbe.
Others include Siya Kolisi’s siblings Liphelo and Liyema, who have hailed the 35-year-old as their “mother figure.”
Rachel also shared a picture of herself on her birthday, where she claimed she was “surrounded by love and joy.”
However, Siya’s birthday wish was noteably absent, as was his usual banter in the comment section under her Instagram post.
Instead, the rugby player – who is currently in England ahead of the Sharks game against Cardiff Rugby posted pics of him visiting the home stadium of his favourite football club, Liverpool.
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Siya Kolisi poses up a storm at Anfield. the home of his favourite football club, Liverpool. The Springboks and Sharks captain seemingly blue-ticked his ex partner Rachel Kolisi’s birthday. Image via Instagram: @siyakolisi
Although Siya and Rachel still follow each other on Instagram, they rarely like each other’s posts.
THIS TIME LAST YEAR
A lot has changed since Rachel Kolisi’s birthday last year.
In 2024, Siya Kolisi gushed over his wife of eight years, who he affectionately referred to as “Mariri.”
Joking about her age, Siya posted a happy snap of his family with the caption: “Happy 24th birth my love. Thank you for all you are and all you do for us.”
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