New injury blow for Bok star

Cheslin Kolbe has suffered yet another injury setback and will be sidelined for “several weeks”, Toulon have confirmed.

The Springbok star broke his thumb against Benetton last weekend and underwent successful surgery on Wednesday. He will now miss Toulon’s clash with his former employers, Toulouse, this weekend.

“Cheslin Kolbe, who was injured in the last match [Toulon vs Benetton Treviso], will be kept out of action for several weeks,” read an official club statement.

“Victim of a broken thumb, the South African international underwent surgery yesterday, an operation which was successfully carried out. The entire Rugby Club Toulonnais team wishes Cheslin a very good recovery.”

Kolbe’s debut for Toulon at the end of 2021 was initially delayed, due to a leg injury during a training session with the Boks.

The 28-year-old was ruled out of the latter part of the Rugby Championship and the Boks’ November tour of the UK.