Layla Kolbe in tears as they relocate to Japan

Layla Kolbe has walked every step beside Cheslin, through triumphs and trials alike. The Springboks star now leaves South Africa again after a demanding tour. This time, he boarded the flight with Layla and their excited children. She manages school runs, tears, and bedtime stories when rugby pulls him away.

Yet she still shows up smiling in stadiums, kids in tow. However, she creates stability, turning every rented house into home. While Cheslin dazzles under stadium lights, Layla quietly carries the family load. She cheers, prays, plans, and packs, again and again. Through each contract and country, her steady love anchors their young family. In quiet moments, she wipes little faces and whispers brave promises.

Layla Kolbe in tears as they relocate to Japan

This move back to Japan feels heavier for Layla. She shared that South Africa brought beautiful friendships and teachers the kids adored. It finally felt like home again, which makes goodbye much harder. She mourns missing a family wedding and another festive season away. Still, she acknowledges rugby’s doors and blessings with sincere gratitude.

Now the family unpacks in Japan, jet lagged and wide awake at 1:30am. Their dinner feels like breakfast, bodies confused, hearts tender. Yet Layla chooses faith over fear, praying Psalm 91:11 over another season. Through tears, she embraces change, holding tightly to Cheslin and the kids. Life with a professional rugby star means constant packing and painful partings.

Layla holds the children when they cry for cousins and grandparents. She explains new schools, strange languages, and why dad must keep chasing dreams. Sometimes she scrolls through family photos, feeling the weight of sacrifice. Yet she continues to post hopeful captions, choosing gratitude over growing resentment. For the Kolbes, love makes every difficult journey worth taking.

Fans react

After Layla Kolbe shared her experience, the hard part of the rugby journeuy upon their japana relocation, fans showed them love.

@MissDA “It’s the 16th slide for me, almal is peace maar Mr. Kolbe Jr. show 4’s 😝😋”

@Kristin “Love you guys!!! 💕💙See you guys in 2026 ❤️🤗🙏🏽”

@Fazlin “Cayden 🤣😂die mense se bloed koek in business class for him standing up “Kyla Kyla “😂🤣 dik funny!”

@Andrea Obery “I miss these kids so much ❤️ all the best, fam. See you for Tweede Christmas x”

@Azzah Awaldien Karriem “All the best babe! Can’t believe it was the last time I would see you in SA. Keep safe but most of all enjoy every bit of it ❤️❤️❤️”

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