Siya Kolisi Praises Rachel Kolisi in Sweet Video: “She Always Saw the Person That I Could Become”

• Siya Kolisi praised Rachel Kolisi in a resurfaced throwback video, highlighting her belief in his potential and contribution to his success
• The Springboks captain credited Rachel for giving him a family and supporting him through challenging times, including taking in his siblings
• The couple, once a favourite in Mzansi, announced their divorce last month but have handled it with grace
• Briefly News spoke to relationship expert Paula Quinsee about the importance of acknowledging a partner's positive impact when moving on after divorce

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi showered his soon to be ex-wife Rachel Kolisi with praise in a resurfaced throwback video. The star said Rachel believed in who he could become.

Siya Kolisi speaks highly of Rachel Kolisi

Siya and Rachel Kolisi were undoubtedly one of Mzansi's favourite couples. The stars who announced their shocking divorce last month have been dealing with the issue with grace.

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A throwback video of the Springboks star speaking highly of Rachel has resurfaced on social media. In the video, Siya admitted that his wife saw the person he could become and believed in him. He added that if not for Rachel's drive, he wouldn't be the person he is today. He said:

"Without her, none of the things I’ve done would have happened."

Siya Kolisi applauds Rachel for standing by him

Siya added that Rachel gave him a family when he longed for one. She also took in his brother and sister even when they could not speak or understand English. He added:

“I was not in a good place; I was wilding. I was living like I had no family. She stayed with me. She always saw the person that I could become, and she believed it”.

Relationship expert weighs in

Speaking exclusively to Briefly News, relationship expert and founder of Engaged Humans Paula Quinsee weighed in on the importance of acknowledging a partner's positive impact when moving on after divorce. She said:

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"Acknowledging a partner's positive impact during the process of moving on after a break-up or divorce can go a long way in the steps of emotional healing for both parties. It allows individuals to appreciate the growth and lessons learned during the relationship.

"When we can see the bigger picture and appreciate a partner who was supportive during difficult times or taught us valuable life lessons, these positives can help to reduce built-up resentment and help us to gain closure. By reflecting on the good aspects of the relationship, we can build a more balanced perspective which can play a large role in contributing to our personal growth and helping us to move forward."

Siya Kolisi exposes his underwear in viral pictures

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Siya Kolisi is enjoying the freedom of being a divorced man. The usually reserved Springboks captain shocked the world by exposing his underwear in viral pictures.

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Just when you thought you'd seen it all! Siya Kolisi found himself charting social media trends when he pulled his shorts down to show his underwear in a viral post. The pictures shared on X by @ESPNAfrica show the two-time Rugby World Cup winner showing fans his SA flag underwear after the Springboks' game against Scotland.

Source: Briefly News