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Siya Kolisi takes next step with reported girlfriend after marriage split
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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has reportedly taken another step in his relationship with Rachel John after being pictured spending time with her father in Amsterdam.

The two-time Rugby World Cup winner, 35, was photographed walking alongside John's dad during a visit to the Netherlands in October.

John shared the picture on Instagram Stories, adding two heart emojis as the pair appeared deep in conversation.

According to The South African, Kolisi also attended the Amsterdam Dance Event, where he was spotted with South African artist Vumaala.

The family visit comes two years after Kolisi announced his separation from former wife Rachel, with whom he shares two children.

Siya Kolisi's new relationship

Kolisi and John, a Dutch influencer ten years his junior, were first linked in late 2025.

Rachel John poses beside a canal in Amsterdam (left), while Siya Kolisi is pictured walking alongside another man (right). Image credit: Instagram / Rachel John

Romance rumours began when the pair were spotted together at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.

They later attracted attention during a trip to Zimbabwe in January, where a rugby supporter filmed them boarding a boat on the Zambezi River.

As RUCK previously reported, the sighting offered one of the clearest glimpses of their reported romance.

The pair have since been linked to several trips together, although neither has publicly confirmed their relationship.

John also features in RUCK's look at the wives and girlfriends of South Africa's biggest rugby stars.

Rachel Kolisi speaks about life after split

Kolisi and Rachel announced their separation in October 2024, bringing their eight-year marriage to an end.

The couple had become one of South Africa's most recognisable sporting families, regularly appearing together during the Springboks' World Cup triumphs.

Rachel has since focused on raising their children and developing her Falling Forward book and documentary projects.

Speaking to South African radio station 947 earlier this year, she addressed the possibility of another woman becoming involved in her children's lives.

"I can only parent the best that I can, and that is my priority. Everything else is none of my business," she said.

Meanwhile, Kolisi's appearance alongside John's father has offered another glimpse into his life away from the rugby pitch.

Neither Kolisi nor John has publicly confirmed whether the Amsterdam visit marked a formal introduction to her family.

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