Springbok Kolbe heading to Japan
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe will play for Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath next year, the club announced Thursday.
Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe will play for Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath next year, the club announced Thursday.
French club Toulon has confirmed that Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe has left the club three months before South Africa begin their World Cup title defence.
South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe was carted off the pitch and left in tears after picking up a suspected ankle injury as Toulon beat Lyon 27-23 in the French Top 14 on Saturday.
Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe has revealed that he is planning on staying at French outfit Toulon until the end of his contract, despite reports linking him with a move to Japan.
Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Cheslin Kolbe will start at fullback for their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
The Springboks received a timely boost with the inclusion of Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn in a 41-man squad chosen for the Rugby Championship, but the injured Cheslin Kolbe is doubtful to recover in time to feature in the tournament.
The Stormers are in hot pursuit of a Springbok regular as a replacement for France-bound fullback Warrick Gelant next season.
Fit-again Cheslin Kolbe will this weekend be one of six players striving to join an elite group of South Africans to have won a European title.
Cheslin Kolbe has suffered yet another injury setback and will be sidelined for “several weeks”, Toulon have confirmed.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will consider Cheslin Kolbe at flyhalf if regulars Handre Pollard and Elton Jantjies are unavailable for selection.