Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi Leaves Flirty Comment on Rachel John's Instagram Post

Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi Leaves Flirty Comment on Rachel John's Instagram Post

  • Siya Kolisi left a flirty comment on rumoured girlfriend Rachel John's Instagram post, reigniting romance speculation
  • Rachel John shared a bed photo showing off her natural curly hair, prompting a cheeky response from the Springbok captain
  • Meanwhile, Siya's ex-wife Rachel Kolisi stirred the pot with a cryptic TikTok filmed in Jeffrey's Bay, where Rachel John has a surf camp

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has set tongues wagging again after leaving a flirty comment on a photo posted by his rumoured girlfriend, Rachel John.

Siya Kolisi, Rachel John
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has set tongues wagging again after leaving a flirty comment on a photo posted by his rumoured girlfriend, Rachel John. Image:@siyakolisi and @racheljohn
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The 35-year-old could not resist responding after the brunette shared a series of pictures of herself lying in bed, her naturally curly hair on full display.

Kolisi replied directly in the comment section with "Oh molo sisi," a Xhosa greeting meaning "hello sister," and paired it with a loved-up emoji. The low-key yet unmistakable affection has reignited chatter that the pair's romance is very much alive and well.

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Kolisi's rumoured new love

Kolisi and Rachel John have reportedly been an item since 2025, following his high-profile split from ex-wife Rachel Kolisi in 2024. Rachel John, who is 10 years his junior, runs a surf camp in Jeffrey's Bay in the Eastern Cape. The couple has largely kept things out of the spotlight, making the public comment all the more notable for fans watching closely.

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Read the comment in the post below on Instagram.

Ex-wife Rachel Kolisi's cryptic TikTok

Adding another layer to the story, Siya's ex-wife Rachel Kolisi posted a TikTok that has drawn its own share of attention. In the clip, she is seen arriving in the Eastern Cape, with Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" playing in the background, featuring the well-known lyric.

Some observers have suggested the post is a subtle nod to the fact that Rachel John shares her first name, though nothing has been confirmed.

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Rachel Kolisi has addressed the question of keeping her married surname on multiple occasions, most recently at an event for her book *Falling Forward*. She explained that reverting to her maiden name, Smith, was simply not a priority during what she described as a turbulent period for her family.

She also recalled a moment at a supermarket when a woman approached her and referred to her as "Siya Kolisi's wife," to which she firmly corrected: "Nope... My name is Rachel, it's nice to meet you.''

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Ncube Harrison (Sports Editor) Harrison Ncube is a sports journalist with years of experience covering African and global sports. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the Zimbabwe Open University and previously worked at Sports Buzz (2018–2022), freelanced for Sports Journal (2023–2024), and contributed to Radio 54 African Panorama Live (2021–2023). He joined Briefly News in February 2025. For inquiries, reach him at ncube.harrison@briefly.co.za.

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