Cheslin Kolbe

Saffas in Japan: Kolbe steals the show

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.

Watch: Kolbe’s first run in Japan

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe impressed in his first taste of Japanese rugby in a pre-season hit-out for Suntory Sungoliath.

Watch: Kolbe carves Azzurri apart

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.

Bordeaux-Begles' French wing Damian Penaud reacts during the French Top14 rugby union match between Section Paloise Bearn Pyrenees (Pau) and Union Bordeaux-Begles (UBB) at Stade de Hameau in Pau, south-western France on November 11, 2023. (Photo by GAIZKA IROZ / AFP)

Watch: French flyer copies Kolbe

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.

epa10946241 South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis trophy after the team won the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. EPA/YOAN VALAT

Five Boks in World Cup XV

A World Cup-winning Springbok quintet have been recognised among the standout performers at France 2023.

epa07967045 Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa (C) celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

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.

Killer Kolbe to produce more Bok magic

The Springboks are counting on dynamo Cheslin Kolbe to reproduce his 2019 heroics at scrumhalf if necessary in the World Cup final on Saturday.

France's full-back Thomas Ramos (L) has his conversion attempt blocked by South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

World Rugby: Kolbe’s block illegal

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.

None better than Cheslin Kolbe

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.

Kolbe: I did everything by the book

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.