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By Lineo Lesemane

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WATCH: ‘This vacation is exactly what I needed’ – Cheslin Kolbe’s wife on momcation

Cheslin Kolbe as his wife Layla recently celebrated their daughter's 7th birthday.


Cheslin Kolbe‘s wife, Layla Kolbe is having the time of her life in Seychelles.

The rugby wag has since posted snaps and videos on her Instagram page, offering her followers an exclusive look inside her getaway.

“This vacation is exactly what I needed. So Therapeutic and a big step on my journey of soul searching and self-reflection. Sometimes you just need to take that break you never knew you needed,” she wrote on Instagram.

Taking to the comments section of one of his wife’s posts. the Springboks’ winger said: “Enjoy every moment, babe; you deserve this.”

Before jetting off to her tropical adventure, Layla celebrated her eldest daughter’s 7th birthday.

She penned a heartwarming message on Sunday, expressing gratitude for the joy she brings into her life.

“How are we at 7? I have no words! You are my biggest blessing! Thank you for making me a mother! I am so proud to be yours.

“May you always be greatly blessed, dearly loved, and highly favoured, my superstar!” Layla wrote, reflecting on her journey as a mother.

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More birthday celebrations in Cheslin and Layla’s home

Last month, Layla pulled out all the stops for her son’s first birthday with a party themed “One Wild Year”, decorated in gentle, neutral colours.

“Baby-boy’s Wild One Birthday. The most delicious cake always [and] balloon backdrop & set up,” she wrote, captioning a video on Instagram.

Layla and Cheslin have three beautiful kids together: two daughters, Kylah (7) and Mila Skye (3), and a baby boy Cayden (1). The pair celebrate six years of marriage this year.

Cheslin is currently based in Japan where he moved last year after officially signing with the Tokyo club, Suntory Sungoliath, for the 2023-24 season.

“This is going to be a new chapter and challenge in my career, and I’d like to thank everyone who made the move possible,” said Cheslin in a statement released at the time, expressing his excitement about joining the Japanese club.

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