World Cup a perfect present for Kolbe
Cheslin Kolbe will be putting his 30th birthday celebrations to the side on Saturday as he has his eyes firmly set on helping the Springboks retain the Webb Ellis Cup.
Cheslin Kolbe will be putting his 30th birthday celebrations to the side on Saturday as he has his eyes firmly set on helping the Springboks retain the Webb Ellis Cup.
The Springboks are counting on dynamo Cheslin Kolbe to reproduce his 2019 heroics at scrumhalf if necessary in the World Cup final on Saturday.
World Rugby has reportedly identified Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe’s block of France fullback Thomas Ramos’ conversion as one of five major errors made by referee Ben O’Keeffe in the World Cup quarter-final.
Cheslin Kolbe’s heroics in South Africa’s quarter-final victory against France saw the electric winger named Bok MVP by SARugbymag.co.za readers.
Cheslin Kolbe says his experience of playing alongside Thomas Ramos at Toulouse helped him time his charge-down of the French fullback’s conversion kick to perfection.
Four years after playing a key role in South Africa winning the World Cup, Cheslin Kolbe put himself back at Test rugby’s top table with an exhilarating performance at the Stade de France on Sunday.
More than used to big occasions, having won a World Cup final and lifted a Champions Cup title, Cheslin Kolbe has his eyes focused on the World Cup quarter-final against France.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey said France expect a physical battle in midfield against the Springboks on Sunday, but Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse pose as much a threat.
An influential pair of World Cup-winning Springboks are reportedly among the 10 highest earners at France 2023.
Cheslin Kolbe has defended South Africa’s 7-1 split on the bench to face Ireland on Saturday, which could leave the Springbok flyer popping up anywhere in the backline.