Brilliant Kolbe blocks France’s World Cup hopes
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.
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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.
Bok skipper Siya Kolisi and fellow World Cup winners Eben Etzebeth and Cheslin Kolbe were spotted in the stands at the Pool D clash between Samoa and Chile on Saturday.
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