Cheslin Kolbe

France coach: Kolbe as good as Dupont

France kicking coach Vlok Cilliers believes Cheslin Kolbe’s versatility makes him as “special” as the world’s best player, Antoine Dupont.

Ex-France fullback: Kolbe can boost Boks at 15

South African-born former France fullback Scott Spedding says Cheslin Kolbe and Aphelele Fassi can provide good competition for Willie le Roux’s Springbok fullback spot.

Cheslin KOLBE of RC Toulon during the Top 14 match between Stade Francais and Toulon at Stade Jean Bouin on January 30, 2022 in Paris, France.

King Kolbe aiming to be better than ever

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine hails the return of Cheslin Kolbe from injury and the electric Springbok winger reveals his next-level objectives.

My Perfect XV: Nic Groom

Witty even by scrumhalf standards, journeyman Nic Groom’s 10-year career saw him taunting tight forwards from Newlands to Murrayfield, and here he picks a team made up of the best he played with or against.

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Bok Debate: Local XV vs Overseas XV

Would a Springbok team comprised of players based in South Africa be able to conquer a team made up of their overseas-based compatriots?

SALFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Daniel du Preez of Sale Sharks beats a challenge from Bryce Hegarty of Leicester Tigers to break through and score their fourth try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers at AJ Bell Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Salford, England.

Saffas Abroad: Du Preez stars as Sale stun Premiership leaders

Daniel du Preez played an integral role in helping Sale Sharks claim a win over Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers, while there were also impressive performances from Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx over the weekend.

Kolbe debut ends in Toulon defeat

Toulon captain Baptiste Serin says Cheslin Kolbe brings “serenity to the team” even though the Springbok winger was unable to inspire them to victory on his Top 14 bow for the club on Sunday.

Kolbe: This is the best player in the world

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has revealed who he believes was most deserving of the 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year award.

Lukhanyo Am of South Africa A scores a try during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between South Africa A and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 14 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Kolbe to Am magic among 32 unforgettable tries

Cheslin Kolbe and Lukhanyo Am’s combination features as one of 32 unforgettable tries scored in 2021.

Cheslin Kolbe on the run for Toulouse European Champions Cup semi final

Kolbe’s Toulon debut in doubt

Toulon head coach Franck Azema said on Friday an unnamed squad member has been hospitalised after contracting coronavirus, two days before Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe’s league debut for the club.