Cheslin Kolbe

Boks relieved over Kolbe injury

The Springboks breathed a sigh of relief after an update on the injury to wing Cheslin Kolbe in the Top 14.

Dublin , Ireland - 4 November 2022; Cheslin Kolbe during the South Africa captain's run at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Kolbe injury: Boks get positive news

Reports from France suggested that Cheslin Kolbe’s injury may not be as bad as initially feared, after the Springbok winger left the field in tears while in action for Toulon.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Tommy Reffell of Leicester Tigers (c) celebrates as teammate Handre Pollard scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Bristol Bears at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on March 25, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Polly scores a cracker

The European leagues returned to full action following the Six Nations and there were mixed fortunes for the Springboks as Handre Pollard scored, but Cheslin Kolbe picked up an injury.

Watch: Kolbe shows why size matters

Cheslin Kolbe stands head and shoulders above giants on the field, yet the pint-sized Springbok needed a bit of help from a towering teammate in the Toulon changing room.

Boks wary of Eddie’s Wallabies for World Cup

Cheslin Kolbe says the world champion Springboks are on guard to the threat posed by ‘underdogs’ Australia with head coach Eddie Jones back at the helm.

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Handre Pollard of Leicester Tigers scores a try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Leicester, England.

Saffas Abroad: Pitch perfect Polly has Tigers purring

Handre Pollard is hitting form at the right time for Leicester Tigers in the Premiership, while Cheslin Kolbe, Cobus Reinach and Kwagga Smith rounded off an excellent weekend for the Springboks playing abroad.

Watch: Kolbe robbed in Top 14 clash

Cheslin Kolbe turned in a sensational performance to help Toulon thrash high-flying Stade Francais, but was controversially prevented from marking the showing with a brace on Saturday.

Kolbe: Rassie only wants Boks to be treated fairly

Cheslin Kolbe has hailed the influence of Rassie Erasmus on the Springboks, saying his controversial off-field antics come from a good place.

Charles Ollivon of France takes on Cheslin Kolbe

Kolbe backs Boks to join Six Nations

Cheslin Kolbe says it would be “amazing” if the Springboks were able to test themselves against some of the best countries in the world by joining the Six Nations.

Kolbe ‘not going anywhere’ despite Japan link

Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe said he is planning on staying at French club Toulon until his contract ends, despite reports linking him with a move to Japan at the end of the season.