Siya Kolisi had knee surgery. Image via Instagram @rachelkolisi
‘What a week’: Rachel breaks silence post Siya Kolisi’s surgery
After a stressful week, Rachel Kolisi finally broke her silence days after Siya’s recent unforeseen knee operation.
Siya Kolisi had knee surgery. Image via Instagram @rachelkolisi
On Sunday, 30 April, Rachel Kolisi took to her Instagram to post about her husband’s surgery and had rugby fans and her online followers sending him prayers and get-well-soon messages.
‘POSITIVE ATTITUDE’: RACHEL ON SIYA KOLISI’S KNEE-SURGERY
Earlier this year, Siya announced that he and his family would be joining the French club, Racing 92, and that they would relocate to Europe soon after the Rugby World Cup.
However, recently, the Springbok and Sharks rugby captain underwent a knee operation and is now patiently waiting to recover, East Coast Radio reported.
His wife, Rachel, thanked all his fans for the love and support shown towards Siya during this time, saying,
“What. A. Week. By God’s beautiful grace, we made it!
“I can’t thank you all enough for every bit of love and support but above everything the prayers 🥹❤️”
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She then gushed over her husband and wrote,
“ [I am] forever in awe of @siyakolisi and his ability to face challenges head-on, and with such a positive attitude.”
“Still believing for a miracle. Hope you all had an opportunity to rest, this weekend and, soak up those you love most ❤️,” she concluded.
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After seeing Rachel’s posts, rugby fans and her online followers praised her for forever seeming calm, collected, and graceful.
Meanwhile, the rest of her 340K Instagram followers wished Siya a speedy recovery.
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME MESSAGES FROM FANS BELOW…
“Thinking of Siya and my prayers will be recited in synagogue when I lead the service this week – speedy recovery!” @herrmannilan8 said.
“AMEN FOR THAT SUPERNATURAL HEALING!” @pilatestash wrote.
“And a miracle will come,” @brittanyjennajones said.
“The prayers of this country will carry our captain through 👏 and the prayers of this Country will give you extra strength during this trying time,” @southon.ly wrote.
“Forever in awe of you and how you navigate through life with such grace! Praying for Siya’s miracle xx,” @carmsdubois replied.
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