Cape Town – Packing up and moving to live in another country is a big sacrifice for anyone and Siya Kolisi has recognised what a sacrifice his family is making, thanking them for their support as he prepares for a move to France after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Kolisi will be joining the likes of Trevor Nyakane and Warrick Gelant in France after it was announced that he will be leaving the South African domestic rugby scene to join French club, Racing 92.
One of the positives about moving to France that Siya is looking forward to is spending more time with his family.
“Rachel and the kids have sacrificed so much throughout my career, and I am immeasurably grateful for this. The move to Racing 92 will enable me to spend more time with my family, which is something that I have longed for, and this prospect certainly played a significant part in my decision-making,” he said in a statement.
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Kolisi added that he and his wife Rachel will still be involved with the Kolisi foundation despite spending time in France.
“Although I will be spending time in France, Rachel and I will continue to be involved as ever with the Kolisi Foundation and have a presence in South Africa. Our beautiful country will always be home for us, and we look forward to returning after this chapter.
“This is an exciting time for my family and I, and we’d like to thank everyone for their support,” he added.
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin
