‘Welcome Back Home, Dad!’ Cheslin Kolbe Greeted by Children After Stellar New Zealand Display
- Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries in a sensational performance against the All Blacks, showcasing his world-class skill and agility
- Kolbe received a heartwarming welcome from his wife and three children after returning home from New Zealand
- Fans flooded social media with reactions to the adorable family reunion, celebrating both his rugby brilliance and special bond with his kids
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The Springboks delivered one of their finest performances over the weekend, defeating the mighty All Blacks 43-10 in Wellington.
Cheslin Kolbe stood out on the field, scoring two tries in one of his best displays and further cementing his claim as South Africa Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year.
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The team returned from New Zealand on Sunday, 14 September 2025, and Kolbe was greeted by his wife, Layla, and their three children, Kyla (7), Mila Sky (4), and Cayden (2), in a heartwarming welcome.
In a video shared on Instagram on Monday, 15 September, Kolbe captured the touching moment. His family’s greeting was full of joy and excitement, a reminder that even elite athletes treasure intimate moments with loved ones.
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Thrilled by his performance, his children ran into his arms, clapping and cheering. Kolbe captioned the scene simply:
“Home ❤️🇿🇦.”
The pride and love in their eyes highlighted the deep bond they share.
South Africans celebrate with Kolbe
Fans couldn’t get enough of the adorable reunion:
@Reabetsoe Seforo:
“It’s the ‘2 Tries in a row’ for me, so cute 🥰 Welcome home, Champ!"
@Devdondidit:
“Dad just destroyed the All Blacks and then gets humbled by his daughter picking up the trash. Cute 😂"
@Bertina Ellis:
“Gosh, champ must sidestep his way into his own house 😂😂😂"
@Mariam Gamieldien:
“Wow, the most beautiful and cutest welcome back from your gorgeous wife and kiddos! May God guide and protect you and your family ❤️ precious ❤️"
@Chanelle Davids-Abrahams:
“This is now one thing you can’t side step, @cheslinkolbe ❤️🙌 this is beautiful.”
@mandz:
"Ag man, they are so cute."
@life:
"Ah, this is so special."
@tash:
"Adorable, the privilege of being a dad of daughters."
@nicole:
"This is wholesome."
@gihhy:
"Ahh, lovely to see this welcome makes it all worthwhile."
Take a look at the video below to see Kolbe receiving the sweetest welcome from his family:
Kolbe's career highlights at a glance
Kolbe previously played for Toulouse, Toulon, Stormers and Western Province. He has also won the Rugby Championship and the Lions Series with the Springboks, the Top 14 and Champions Cup with Toulouse, the Currie Cup with Western Province, and the Challenge Cup with Toulon.
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The South African Rugby star is married to Layla Cupido, and they have three children together. He recently returned to Mzansi to celebrate the Easter holidays with his family. He also flaunted a Mercedes-Benz he was driving while he was at home.
Kolbe, in a recent post on his social media page, showed off two Mercedes-Benz cars, with a total cost of R3.4 million.
In March 2025, Cheslin Kolbe was crowned the SA Rugby Men's Player of the Year at the South African Rugby Awards for his performance last year.
His ability to produce match-winning moments made him a standout performer in 2024. Kolbe's achievement sparked joyous celebration from his wife, Layla, and his children.
Siya Kolisi declares Kolbe the best in SA rugby
Briefly News previously reported that Springboks captain Siya Kolisi confidently declared that his teammate Cheslin Kolbe is undoubtedly the best.
He made these remarks during a viral TikTok interview with creator @kai_lemel in August 2025. His sentiments were echoed by most rugby fans online.
Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
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