Bok star survives earthquake scare
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe and his family emerged unscathed from the recent 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Japan.
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe and his family emerged unscathed from the recent 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Japan.
Cheslin Kolbe’s score for the Springboks against France features in this selection of standout tries from the double world champion across two World Cup campaigns.
Head coach Eddie Jones has highlighted Bok pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe as a “fantastic example” of the kind of player needed by Japan to be successful in the Test arena.
French clubs Toulon and Toulouse have both been sanctioned over breaching the Top 14’s salary cap with Cheslin Kolbe’s transfer in 2021.
R22 million-man Cheslin Kolbe is one of four Springboks who rank among rugby’s top ten highest-paid players.
Cheslin Kolbe wasted little time in adapting to his new surroundings with a sensational debut performance in the opening round of Japan’s Division One.
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe impressed in his first taste of Japanese rugby in a pre-season hit-out for Suntory Sungoliath.
Cheslin Kolbe’s two scintillating scores against Italy features in this selection of standout tries from the Bok speedster, including his touchdown in the 2019 World Cup final.
Damian Penaud takes a leaf out of Cheslin Kolbe’s playbook and charges Antoine Hastoy as the flyhalf takes a conversion in a Top 14 clash between La Rochelle and Bordeaux.
A World Cup-winning Springbok quintet have been recognised among the standout performers at France 2023.