Siya and Rachel Kolisi divorce: South Africans heartbroken

National rugby captain Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel were one of South Africa's most loved couples.

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The two often shared their love for each other and their family on social media, and were admired by many South Africans, who saw them as one of the country's power couples.

The news of their split has caused a frenzy on social media, with fans expressing shock that their celebrated marriage is ending.

The pair have asked for respect and privacy as they try to "navigate this transition".

Siya Kolisi was captain of the national rugby team which won the World Cup in 2019 and last year, while Rachel has been a vocal advocate for women's empowerment and social justice in South Africa.

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