Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, on Tuesday announced they would be ending their marriage.
Kolisi married Rachel Smith in 2016.
They have two children together — a son Nicholas Siyamthanda (born 2015) and a daughter Keziah (born 2017).
The couple announced the end of their eight-year marriage on their various social media accounts, saying the decision to go their separate ways came after “much reflection and open conversations.”
“We have mutually decided to end our marriage. This decision comes from a place of love, respect and understanding that this is the best path forward for both of us.
“While our relationship as a couple is changing, we remain great friends and committed partners in raising our children with the same love and care they’ve always known.
“We will also continue working together on the Foundation that means so much to us.
“We are grateful for the love, understanding and support you’ve shown us and we kindly ask for your respect as we navigate this transition,” read their messages.
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