Siya Kolisi, rachel, springboks

Siya and Rachel Kolisi.
Images via Instagram: @rachelkolisi

‘Support I need’: Siya Kolisi trolls wife ahead of Boks game

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has jokingly appealed to his wife for more attention and affection as he gears up for the Rugby World Cup…

Siya Kolisi, rachel, springboks

Siya and Rachel Kolisi.
Images via Instagram: @rachelkolisi

Siya Kolisi has playfully asked his wife, Rachel, to give him more attention and affection as he prepares to return to the Springboks squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

The national team captain – who is nursing a knee injury – teased his partner with a post on his Instagram Stories.

The Springboks will play their last game on home turf against Argentina on Saturday, 29 July. They then jet off to France where they will play in the Rugby World Cup, which takes place from 8 September to 28 October.

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SIYA KOLISI TEASES WIFE RACHEL

In the post, Siya Kolisi shared a clip of Rachel’s brother Joel Smith, who was seen supporting his fiancee Tatjana Schoenmaker as she competed in the World Aquatics Championships in Japan.

On Friday, 28 July, Schoenmaker won a gold medal in the 200m breaststroke. But while Joel couldn’t be with her in person, he made sure to capture her victory on his phone.

Feeling slightly envious, Siya tagged his wife, Rachel, and playfully posted: “This is the support I need.”

Rachel replied with jest: “Xolo, babes.”

SIYA KOLISI, springboks
Image via Instagram: @siyakolisi

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Rachel and Siya – who have been married since 2016 – are known for their playful social media antics.

GETTING INTO GEAR FOR RUGBY WORLD CUP?

Meanwhile, Siya Kolisi posted a clip of him working out a sweat in the gym, fuelling rumours he may return in time for the Rugby World Cup.

In the caption, Siya – a devout Christian – posted a bible verse about overcoming obstacles.

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