Cheslin 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.

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On Thursday, Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre confirmed the club would be signing Cheslin Kolbe from Top 14 rivals Toulouse in a deal that could reportedly cost them €1.8 million to buy him out of his contract.

Kolbe took to social media on Friday to thank Toulouse for the memories and opportunities, while also saying he was looking forward to the ‘next chapter’ of his career.

Merci Beaucoup @StadeToulousain ❤️🖤 pic.twitter.com/moTyyQOHid

— Cheslin Kolbe (@Cheslin_Kolbe11) August 27, 2021

✍️🆕 #𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙣 💎

💥Le @RCTofficiel est très heureux d’annoncer l’arrivée sur la Rade du Champion du Monde, d’Europe et de France en titre, @Cheslin_Kolbe11 🇿🇦

❤️🖤🗣️#AllezToulon pic.twitter.com/W8wMlgeFDg

— RCT – RC Toulon (@RCTofficiel) August 27, 2021