Duhan, the Braveheart bulldozer
Duhan van der Merwe, like Cheslin Kolbe, has built his reputation as one of the best wingers in international rugby by tormenting England, writes MARK KEOHANE.
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Duhan van der Merwe, like Cheslin Kolbe, has built his reputation as one of the best wingers in international rugby by tormenting England, writes MARK KEOHANE.
English prop Max Lahiff says it is “nonsensical rubbish” that Duhan van der Merwe wouldn’t start for the Springboks ahead of either Cheslin Kolbe or Kurt-Lee Arendse.
Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse leave defenders chasing ghosts in this compilation of humiliating sidesteps from across the globe – replayed at snail’s pace.
A local self-taught artist has given several World Cup-winning Springboks a different look by using a unique medium of choice in his portraits.
Cheslin Kolbe scored a replica of his 2019 World Cup final try in Japan, while a plethora of South Africans dotted down in the Champions and Challenge Cups.
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.