A South Africa fan had an embarrassing moment during the victory tour of Cape Town when she accidentally hit Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Rugby World Cup captain Siya Kolisi, in the head with a ball.
Unfortunate Mishap
During the open-top bus tour celebrating South Africa's World Cup triumph, a fan attempted to throw a ball to Siya Kolisi. However, her throw went awry and instead hit Rachel in the head.
Mortified Fan
The fan immediately realized her mistake and looked mortified. Rachel, meanwhile, had to sit down after suffering the blow, while those around her checked if she was okay.
Good Spirits
Despite the accident, Rachel appeared to be in good spirits. She shared a clip on her Instagram story with a laughing emoji and even joked about the incident, saying, "You know when you trip and fall in public and you really hope no one saw it? It was a great throw."
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Kolisi's Reaction
Siya Kolisi, on the other hand, admitted that he should have caught the ball. He playfully commented, "Perfect throw! But @rachelkolisi should always be expecting the ball, that's why my school coach always told me."
Fans React
Fans took to social media to comment on the incident, with one jokingly asking for protection for "the First Lady" and another finding Siya Kolisi's shocked face amusing.
Siya Kolisi celebrated the World Cup win with his family.
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