After months of teasing, Siya Kolisi and Dutch influencer Rachel John are finally flaunting their romance. The couple enjoyed a romantic “baecation” in Zimbabwe, leaving no doubt they’re officially together.
The 34-year-old rugby star, who officially split from his wife Rachel Kolisi (mother of his two kids) in late 2024, has been spotted with Rachel John several times—but this trip was their first public moment as a couple.
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A TikTok clip captured Siya boarding a ferry along the Zambezi River, smiling and waving alongside Rachel. Fans couldn’t get enough of the pair, who looked every bit the perfect couple.
Rachel John had been dropping hints for months about a mystery man in her life. In October, the duo was photographed together in Italy at a tennis match. They’ve also spent secret time together during rugby trips abroad and visits to each other’s homes in Durban and Jeffrey’s Bay.
Siya celebrated Rachel’s 25th birthday in the Eastern Cape—and now, the Zimbabwe getaway marks their first proper trip together.
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