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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822n) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the warm-up Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth placed on three-month break from rugby

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will observe a three-month break from rugby after suffering his third concussion of the year in the Test match against England, his club Toulon confirmed.

Cheslin KOLBE new player of Toulon poses during the presentation of the new player of Toulon at Felix Mayol Stadium on October 15, 2021 in Toulon, France.

Watch: Kolbe wants to leave a legacy at Toulon

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe left the “comfort” of Toulouse to pursue a new adventure at Top 14 rivals Toulon.

Kolbe’s new challenge after box office move

The new-look edition of SA Rugby magazine is out now with fresh content, including the details of Springbok talisman Cheslin Kolbe’s lucrative move to Toulon.

No Boks on Parisse’s tough list

Following the announcement of his planned retirement at the end of the season, legendary Italy captain Sergio Parisse has ranked the five toughest opponents he faced in Test rugby.

Top-five most expensive rugby transfers of all time

Following Cheslin Kolbe’s record-breaking move from Toulouse to Toulon last week, we look at the top-five biggest transfers fees in rugby.

Cheslin Kolbe charges forward/Toulouse/Getty

Toulon boss says they beat SA team to Kolbe signature

Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre has spoken at length about the acquisition of Cheslin Kolbe, revealing that the Bok superstar had a choice between the French club or a South African team.

Kolbe opens up on Toulouse to Toulon switch

Cheslin Kolbe has paid tribute to Toulouse and their supporters after Toulon officially unveiled the Bok wing as their latest blockbuster signing.

Kolbe earning due recognition as a global rugby rock star

Cheslin Kolbe is one of rugby’s most highly-valued players for good reason. He boasts pure box-office spectator appeal and is the game’s most marketable player, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bakkies Botha with Juan Smith and Drew Mitchell Top 14 private investment Toulon

Bakkies: We made rugby history

Legendary Springbok lock Bakkies Botha is ‘humbled but also proud’ of his legacy after being hailed ‘the greatest player’ by former Toulon coach Bernard Laporte.