“He Wasn’t Joking”: Old Clip of Siya Choosing Between Rugby and Rachel Resurfaces, SA Reacts

• While Mzansi is still hopeful that the news of the split between Rachel and Siya Kolisi is not accurate, more old clips of the pair are resurfacing
• A video of an interview the couple did left many people feeling that the rugby player was more focused on things that fulfilled him more
• Social media users were quick to comment on the couple's relationship, while others found Siya's comment humourous

The Springboks captain and his wife Rachel have been silent about their relationship since announcing their divorce, which has people who adore them worried.

While many hope the announcement was a joke, some, like TikTok user @clipperzero, are digging up old videos to make sense of things.

The interview clip shared on TikTok

In the interview, Siya is asked what he would choose between his wife, Rachel, and rugby. He says that was an easy choice before mentioning that he would pick rugby and laugh off with her.

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Watch the video below:

Mzansi peeps share their views about Siya's response

The clip attracted 830 comments from social media users who had something to note about the Kolisis. Some acknowledged the rugby player's humourous character, while others expressed dissatisfaction with his response.

User @Miss Lee noted:

"This guy has a good sense of humour; all of a sudden, his jokes are 'read between the lines' 😒."

User @introvertextrovert added:

"There's 90% truth in all the jokes- Siya was serious, she knew but chose to cover it up with a laugh..she knew, she knew deep down, that Siya was being honest."

Lalitha Pretheelal commented:

"Fame went to his head. He lost a gem who supported him when he was not famous. She is amazing 🙏🙏🙏🙏."

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User @SafiyaCdat said:

"He wasn’t joking."

User @Thato Malebatsane added:

"He might have told a joke, but he didn't tell a lie."

User @africanuppity said:

"This breaks my heart as if I knew them personally."

What you need to know about Siya Kolisi

Kolisi was born on 16 June 1991 in the Zwide township of Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. He grew up in challenging circumstances, once sharing with Rugby World that his favourite childhood toy was a brick.

When he was born, his parents were teenagers, and he lost his mother, Phakama, when he was just 15. Following her passing, he was raised by his grandmother, Nolulamile. At seven, Kolisi began playing rugby, inspired by several family members. He joined a junior team called the African Bombers, where he played for five years before receiving a rugby scholarship to the prestigious Grey College.

2013, he joined the full international squad after making eight appearances for the U20 team in 2010 and 2011. His debut occurred sooner than anticipated, but it was a momentous occasion. He entered the match as a substitute in the fifth minute against Scotland on 15 June 2013 and ultimately earned the title of Man of the Match in a 30-17 victory.

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Siya's old Lobola interview clip leaves SA debating

In another Briefly News article, an old interview clip of Siya and Rachel Kolisi divided SA peeps after he revealed that he never paid lobola for his queen.

Social media users were shocked as they thought that an African still paid Lobola even though he married someone from a different race.

Source: Briefly News