Siya, is this the new Rachel?

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s love life has become the topic of much speculation after he was recently spotted with a new companion, also named Rachel, during an Italian tennis final.

Kolisi, who announced his divorce from his ex-wife Rachel in October 2024, has found himself at the centre of media attention since their split. The couple shares two children along with Kolisi’s adopted brother and sister, and since the announcement, he has been linked with numerous women, most often through engaging fan selfies.

At the Pala Alpitour final in Turin, fans were eager to identify the woman who sat next to Kolisi, leading to the revelation that she is 24-year-old Dutch model and influencer, Rachel John.

According to Daily Voice, Rachel John is not just another pretty face; she is also a competitive kickboxer and an avid surfer. With a social media presence boasting over a million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, she captures attention not just for her looks but also for her athletic prowess.

Her ties to South Africa run deep, having founded the JBay Surf House in the Eastern Cape. Furthermore, through her organisation, RAJOS, John actively promotes women's empowerment by running kickboxing camps across Asia.

The young entrepreneur gained additional recognition as a reality TV star in her home country, Netherlands, after competing in the Special Forces VIPS 2025, where she ultimately emerged victorious.

Her background is as diverse as her pursuits; with a Dutch mother and a Nigerian father, Rachel is passionate about exploring different cultures.

On her website, she details her charitable initiatives aimed at supporting underprivileged children in South Africa, recently raising enough funds to establish a shelter for children and is now seeking sponsors for this new project—an initiative that caught the eye of none other than Siya Kolisi himself.

Moreover, Rachel John has ventured into authorship, sharing her personal journey in her debut book, “Luckily, I have ADHD.” In this work, she opens up about her experiences with a diagnosis of being neurologically divergent, the challenges she faced with therapy and medication, and her subsequent struggles with an eating disorder and depression. It was only after she relocated to South Africa in 2021 that she found new hope and direction.

While it remains unconfirmed if there is a romantic link between Kolisi and John, their shared interests and values have certainly ignited curiosity among fans and gossipmongers alike.

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