Siya Kolisi and wife Rachel part ways

"While our relationship as a couple is changing, we remain great friends and committed partners in raising our children with the same love and care they've always known.

"We will also continue working together on the Foundation that means so much to us.

"We are grateful for the love, understanding and support you've shown us and we kindly ask for your respect as we navigate this transition," read their messages.

The couple shares two children and are also guardians to Kolisi's younger siblings.

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