Rachel Kolisi on Siya’s RWC dream: ‘Still believing, still praying’

Rachel Kolisi has given an update following her husband and Springbok captain Siya’s crucial operation on an injured knee, hinting they still he can go to the World Cup.

PICTURE: Siya Kolisi thanks fans for prayers

WHY SPRINGBOK CAPTAIN NEEDED SURGERY

The Springbok captain decided for surgery on the knee he hurt during his sides 22-22 draw in Durban against Munster. It was his final game at the Shark Tank.

It is unclear if Kolisi will indeed lead the Springboks in France when South Africa defend their World Cup crown.

A South African Rugby Union insider told AFP that the 31-year-old World Cup-winning skipper had seen three specialists leading up to his operation, which he underwent in Cape Town on Friday.

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REACTION FROM THE KOLISI CAMP

Following the medical procedure, Siya Kolisi posted an upbeat family photo of himself, Rachel and their two children Nic and Kezia on Instagram.

He captioned the photo: “Op went well, the hard work starts now. Thanks for all the prayers, messages and support.”

Rachel Kolisi has since shared her husband’s initial post to her Instagram stories and wrote: “God’s been doing a thing! Thank you all for the love. We are so grateful! Still believing! Still praying!”

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