Kolbe impresses in Toulouse loss

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s European Champions and Challenge Cup matches involving South African players.

Watch: Kolbe scores cracking 50m try

Cheslin Kolbe scored a 50m try for Toulouse against Wasps in the European Champions Cup.

Kolbe stars as Toulouse beat Wasps

Cheslin Kolbe’s try guided Toulouse to a 24-16 win over Wasps, while there were also European Champions Cup wins for Gloucester, the Glasgow Warriors, Leinster and Toulon on Saturday.

Kolbe’s passing the test

Cheslin Kolbe is small in stature but big in heart, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Kolbe commits to Toulouse

Bok utility back Cheslin Kolbe has signed a contract extension with Toulouse to remain with the French club until the end of the 2022-23 season.

Analysis: Small Kolbe’s big plays

Ahead of Cheslin Kolbe’s first run-on start for the Springboks, CRAIG LEWIS looks at some crucial pieces of play that will embolden him for the battle against Australia.

Watch: Bok press conference (Kolbe)

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe addresses the media ahead of the Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies.

‘I never gave up Bok dream’

Cheslin Kolbe says he has always enjoyed the challenge of facing opponents who are bigger than him, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Ndungane: Kolbe should have started

Former Springbok wing Akona Ndungane says he would have given Cheslin Kolbe the No 14 jersey for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington. DYLAN JACK reports.

Mapimpi blow for Boks

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has flown home after injuring his knee in the Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies on Saturday.