There are few things that warm a South African’s heart like a try against the Aussies or New Zealand, but when you see your favourite rugged player step into the sunset with his better half, your heart can’t help but melt.
There’s no doubt that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and his bubbly wife Rachel are Mzansi’s golden couple, but there are many other Boks whose love shine just as bright.
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These Springbok couples really melted our hearts this year:
Malcom Marx and Kirsten Marx
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx might be a tough nut to crack on the rugby field, but when he is with his family, the big man turns to mush.
The couple recently celebrated their first anniversary on 12 December, just two months after they welcomed their baby girl on 6 October.
Franco and Juan-Ri Mostert
Springbok lock Franco Mostert definitely knows how to make his wife Juan-Ri feel special. The couple celebrated their 7-year anniversary on 11 December.
The rugby player and father of three took to Instagram to send his wife a beautiful message to celebrate their anniversary.
“Today we have been married for 7 years and it feels like our first year. You just make me fall more in love every day. I thought about it this morning, you really are like coffee to me. I don’t want to start my day without you. I know I haven’t bee home a lot this year to assist you and for that I am really sorry.
“But, I think we have grown so much and become stronger this year that nothing will ever break us.
“Thank you for the most incredible 7 years, my wife. You are my coffee. Love you. Happy Anniversary.”
Handré and Marise Pollard
Springbok fly-half Handré Pollard and his wife Marise also celebrated their anniversary earlier this month. The rugby player took to his Instagram account to send his wife a message on their 5-year anniversary.
“Happy anniversary my love! 5 years of adventures and beautiful memories, and we are only getting started. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for us. I love you M,” he captioned the post.
Damian De Allende and Domenica Vigliotti
Springbok wing Damian De Allende and his wife Domenica Vigliotti are expecting their second bundle of joy. They celebrated their son’s first birthday in March this year.
The rugby player is also not at home a lot, and took to his Instagram account at the beginning of December to let his family know how much he misses them.
“And just like that my 2-day stay is over. Best of memories but the goodbyes get much harder.
See you soon my angels. Thank you for everything, I love you three so much,” he captioned his post.
Faf and Miné de Klerk
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk finally said ‘I do’ to his long-time girlfriend Miné van Niekerk at La Paris Estate in Franschhoek on 1 October.
The couple, who have been together for about six years, got engaged in May this year.
The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Maldives before Faf had to report back to the Springbok camp.
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