First glimpse at Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s newborn

Rugby player Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel shared the very first picture of their newborn, today. On Sunday, Siya had shared a photo of his wife in hospital.

In July the happy couple shared the pregnancy news, saying they were expecting a girl.

Sharing a photo on Instagram, Rachel wrote: “Good morning.”

Family

This is their second child together. The first, is their three year old son, Nicholas Siyamthanda.

Two years ago Siya and Rachel also took custody of Siya’s half siblings Liyema and Liphelo, whose mother died in 2009.

Following the birth of his daughter, Siya has rejoined the Springbok rugby team.