Overview
- A viral clip from her Falling Forward book and film tour shows Rachel Kolisi telling a crowd she will keep the Kolisi surname for now.
- She said the decision follows two turbulent years for her children that included five moves, three school changes, and two overseas relocations.
- She recounted correcting a shopper who called her “Siya Kolisi’s wife” and introducing herself as Rachel to assert her own identity.
- She added that sharing a surname with her “brown” children helps reduce extra questioning from airport staff when they travel together.
- The video drew online criticism, and two rugby spouses, Marise Pollard and Layla Kolbe, signaled support by liking the post and engaging with her book.