Rassie Erasmus blunt response to media crew when asked about Siya Divorce announcement
“He has his way with words.”: Rassie Erasmus blunt response to media crew when asked about Siya Divorce announcement
Media men contacted Mr Kolisi for a comment on Thursday, 24 October.
Siya Kolisi will reportedly have Rassie Erasmus’ support when the Springboks heads north amid his divorce.
This comes after the Kolisis announced they are splitting on Tuesday, 22 October.
RASSIE ERASMUS IN SIYA KOLISI’S CORNER?
IOL reports that Rachel and Siya Kolisi’s divorce announcement came after coach Rassie Erasmus revealed the 34-man squad for the United Kingdom tour. The team will face Scotland, England, and Wales this November.
The publication adds that Kolisi may have met with Erasmus to reassure him [Erasmus] that he’s in the right frame of mind to play in November.
It is believed the Springboks captain may have also met with Erasmus to discuss his marital situation before the squad announcement.
Erasmus also made headlines in May when it was reported that he and wife, Nicolene are divorcing after 20 years.
KOLISIS CONFIRM DIVORCE
The rugby player Siya and businesswoman Rachel Kolisi announced in a statement on Instagram that they have mutually decided to end their marriage eight years later.
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“We wanted to share some important news with you. 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.”
They have a first son, Nicholas Siyamthanda, who was born in 2015 and a daughter named Keziah, who was born in 2017.
Wedding Etc reports that Siya’s young half-siblings Liyema and Liphelo also live with the family. The Springboks captain and siblings share a mother who unfortunately passed away in 2009.
New position for Siya Kolisi as Sharks put faith in Springboks captain despite off-field issues
Siya Kolisi has been picked at No 8 in the Sharks’ starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship match against Munster, a few days after announcing that he and wife Rachel are getting a divorce.
The Kolisis made the announcement on their social media channels on Tuesday afternoon. Earlier that day, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus also announced the 34-man South African touring party for their Test matches against Scotland, England and Wales.
Despite concerns from the public, Sharks coach John Plumtree says Kolisi is mentally and physically ready to take on Munster on Saturday, while adding that they are respecting the Springbok captain’s privacy at this time.
“Ah, he’s fine and looking forward to the weekend. He’s had a really good week and trained well. It’s his own personal business and it’s really got nothing to do with us,” Plumtree told the media ahead of the match.
“It’s a very sensitive subject around Siya, and better that we stay out, [but] we’re here for him like you’d expect from a major organisation like the Sharks.”
Plumtree has re-jigged his loose trio from the win over the Glasgow Warriors, shifting Kolisi to No 8, with Phepsi Buthelezi playing off the bench. James Venter comes into the team at flank, joining Vincent Tshituka on the side of the scrum.
Plumtree thinks Kolisi’s switch from flank to No 8 will free up the Bok captain up to get his hands on the ball a lot more to cause Munster some damage.
“I want to see how James Venter, Siya and Vincent go together, I quite like that combination. They’re all three very physical loose forwards,” Plumtree said.
“I think Siya at 8 can free up more of his running game, and he’s also really good on the ball in terms of his poaching.”