Siya Kolisi and wife Rachel to divorce: FULL statement

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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, have announced they are getting divorced after eight years of marriage.

The Kolisis tied the knot in March 2016 and have two children together: son Nicholas Siyamthanda (born 2015) and daughter Keziah (born 2017).

Since 2014 Siya Kolisi’s half-siblings, Liyema and Liphelo, children of Siya’s mother who died in 2009, have been part of the Kolisi household.

Siya was on Tuesday named in the Springboks’ end-of-year squad to tour Europe.

FULL STATEMENT

"We wanted to share some important news with you. After much reflection and open conversations, we have mutually decided to end our marriage. This decision comes from a place of love, respect, and understanding that this is the best path forward for both of us.

“While our relationship as a couple is changing, we remain great friends and committed partners in raising our children with the same love and care they've always known. We will also continue working together on the Foundation that means so much to us.

“We are grateful for the love, understanding, and support you've shown us, and we kindly ask for respect as we navigate this transition.

“With gratitude and love,

“Siya and Rachel."

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