Siya Kolisi Biography

Professional rugby union player Siya Kolisi hailed from South Africa, born 16 June 1991.

Having formerly played for the Stormers and Sharks in South Africa, he currently plays for Racing 92 in the French Top 14.

Early Life

Kolisi grew up in Zwide, iBhayi, a township in Port Elizabeth. Kolisi’s mother, Phakama, was 16 when Siya was born and his father, Fezakele, was in his final year of school. Kolisi’s mother died when he was 15, leaving his late grandmother, Nolulamile, to raise him. At the age of 12, he impressed scouts at a youth tournament in Mossel Bay and was offered a scholarship at Grey Junior in Port Elizabeth.

Wife

Kolisi married Rachel Smith in 2016 and as of 2022they have two children together: son Nicholas Siyamthanda (born 2015) and daughter Keziah (born 2017).

Net Worth

Siya Kolisi‘s net worth is valued to be $300,000