Cape Town — Springboks sensation Herschel Jantjies has scored a personal victory off the field, as the 28-year-old athlete popped the question to his long-time girlfriend, Kelsey Thomas, this past Sunday.
Sharing their joyous moment on Instagram, the couple treated fans to a heart-warming video capturing Jantjies’ romantic proposal.
“21/07/2024 💍❤️” they captioned the clip.
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Rugby enthusiasts wasted no time flooding the comment section with heartfelt congratulations for the newly engaged couple.
Here’s a glimpse at the outpouring of love and support:
@nonkumbulo.mnyaka: “Congratulations to Mrs Scrum half❤️”
@momentswithmalia: “Congratulations 🥂what a beautiful day 🥹”
@stefungerer: “Yes buddy 👏🏼👏🏼 congrats julle (you all) 🥂”
@jpquickelberge: “What a boytjie!!!!! Congratulations brother 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼”
@nazilpetersenleyds: “Jaaaaa maaaaaan!!! 👏🏽👏🏽🥂🥂”
Earlier this year, the couple joyfully welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl named Alyssa-Rose Jantjies, born on February 1.
Sharing their blissful moment with the world, Kelsey took to Instagram to announce their daughter’s arrival with a heart-melting post-birth photo alongside her now-fiancé.
“Alyssa-Rose • 01/02/24 👼 Perfection! TYJ for a healthy little girl 💖🙏🏼” she wrote.
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Compiled by Lauren Petersen
