Siya Kolisi Visits Girlfriend Rachel John's Parents in Amsterdam

Siya Kolisi Visits Girlfriend Rachel John's Parents in Amsterdam

  • Siya Kolisi travelled to Amsterdam, where his girlfriend, Rachel John, is originally from, and attended the Amsterdam Dance Event
  • Rachel John shared a photo of Siya walking alongside her father, prompting reactions from social media users
  • The meeting has sparked speculation about their relationship, with fans drawing comparisons to Siya's ex-wife, Rachel Kolisi

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has travelled to Amsterdam to spend time with his girlfriend, Rachel John, and her family, sparking fresh reactions from South Africans on social media.

Siya Kolisi, Rachel John
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has travelled to Amsterdam to spend time with his girlfriend, Rachel John, and her family. Image:@siyakolisi and@racheljohn
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The rugby star shared glimpses of his trip on Instagram Stories, including footage of himself at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), which began on Wednesday, 21 October. Siya was also seen mingling with South African artist Vumaala at the event.

However, it was Rachel who offered a glimpse into the more personal side of the visit. The influencer shared a photograph of Siya walking alongside her father, with the two appearing to be deep in conversation.

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She captioned the image with two heart emojis, prompting interest from followers as the Springbok captain spent time with her family in her hometown.

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The trip also means Siya will miss the Stormers' fixture against the Scarlets over the weekend, according to the supplied report.

Siya Kolisi meets Rachel John's father in Amsterdam

The photograph of Siya and Rachel John's father has drawn attention to the growing relationship between the Springbok captain and the influencer.

Although neither has publicly confirmed that the visit represents a formal introduction to the family, the image has fuelled speculation about the seriousness of their relationship.

Meeting a partner's parents is often viewed as a significant relationship milestone, and Siya's time in Amsterdam has given fans another glimpse into his life away from rugby.

Take a look at the photo below on Instagram.

Springboks, Siya Kolisi, Amsterdam
Siya Kolisi Visits Girlfriend Rachel John's Parents in Amsterdam
Source: Instagram

Could Rachel John become the new Rachel Kolisi?

Siya's relationship with Rachel John has also prompted comparisons with his former wife, Rachel Kolisi. The two women share the same first name, adding another talking point for social media users.

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Siya and Rachel Kolisi announced their separation in October 2024 after eight years of marriage. They share two children.

Rachel Kolisi has previously spoken about her priorities as a mother and the possibility of another woman becoming involved in her children's lives. During a conversation with 947 in March, she said:

"I can only parent the best that I can, and that is my priority. Everything else is none of my business."

She has also indicated that she intends to retain the Kolisi surname following the divorce.

While the photograph from Amsterdam does not confirm any plans for marriage, it has placed Siya and Rachel John's relationship back in the spotlight, with fans eager to see what the future holds for the couple.

Siya Kolisi’s Amsterdam moment

Briefly News previously reported that Siya Kolisi shared an Amsterdam picture with music heavyweights Black Coffee and Oskido, captioning it “Grootmans”

South Africans praised the trio, with one fan describing the picture as “so expensive”

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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.