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Cheslin Kolbe (l) in action against New Zealand

Springboks aim to repel All Blacks' fast start - Kolbe

South Africa's nerveless run through the knockout stages at the Rugby World Cup last year has instilled the belief that no mountain is too high as they seek a fourth successive victory over old foes New Zealand on Saturday.

Rugby • 04 Sep 24

South Africa are experts at building their team to peak at the right time

Springboks mastery of basics is its own kind of torture

The South African rugby team are currently touring their home country to visit the people that they represented during their deserved World Cup victory.

Rugby • 31 Oct 23

Cheslin Kolbe believes that South Africa's 7-1 split is a gamble worth taking

Springboks 7:1 split a risk worth taking - Kolbe

South Africa know there is a risk to their 7:1 split between forwards a backs on the bench for the crunch Pool B clash with Ireland at the World Cup on Saturday, but versatility within the team makes it a calculated one, according to wing Cheslin Kolbe.

Rugby • 20 Sep 23

Cheslin Kolbe returns at full-back after missing the entire Rugby Championship with a broken jaw

Kolbe at full-back as Boks change three for Ireland

Cheslin Kolbe will make his first start at full-back for South Africa when they face Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 01 Nov 22

Kolbe won the Champions Cup and two Top 14 titles with Toulouse

World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe to make Toulon switch

South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe is joining Toulon from fellow French giants Toulouse, the Top 14 club has announced.

Rugby • 27 Aug 21

Cheslin Kolbe: 'It would definitely be a highlight in my career'

Cheslin Kolbe desperate to have a crack at the Lions

World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe says it would be a career highlight for him to face the Lions this summer.

Rugby • 19 May 21

Cheslin Kolbe, left, is congratulated by Toulouse team-mates after scoring his side's fourth try

McFarland: Ulster 'not as good as we can be' in defeat

Ulster coach Dan McFarland bemoaned his side's wasted opportunities and the conceding of "soft tries" after they opened their Heineken Champions Cup campaign with a 29-22 home defeat to Toulouse.

Rugby • 11 Dec 20

Cheslin Kolbe during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Champions Tour

Springboks' Kolbe prioritising Lions over Olympic dream

South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has said he would rather play against the British & Irish Lions next year and forego the chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.

Rugby • 20 May 20

Julien Marchand scored Toulouse's second try just before half-time

Toulouse extinguish Connacht's European hopes

Connacht's chances of reaching the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals are over after Toulouse overpower Andy Friend's side at the Sportsground

Rugby • 11 Jan 20

Cheslin Kolbe's loss is viewed as significant

Springboks must plan without Kolbe for semi-final

Cheslin Kolbe has been ruled out of South Africa's World Cup semi-final against Wales in Yokohama on Sunday due to an ankle injury.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Oct 19

Japan celebrate their famous win against the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Kolbe insists Japan shock 'not stuck in Boks heads'

South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe insists his side will not let the ghosts of 2015 haunt them as they prepare for their World Cup rematch with Japan.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 16 Oct 19

Jordan Larmour and Cheslin Kolbe are likely to be key figures for Leinster and Toulouse

Larmour and Kolbe poised to light up European showdown

In a game peppered with international quality throughout both match-day squads, Leinster's Jordan Larmour and Toulouse speed merchant Cheslin Kolbe will be among the star attractions at the RDS.

Rugby • 12 Jan 19

Antoine Dupont is one of the rising stars in the Toulouse team

Young guns rekindling Toulouse spark - Brennan

Former Ireland and Toulouse player Trevor Brennan believes that a new crop of young and fearless players has helped the French side rediscover what makes them special.

Rugby • 09 Jan 19

Cheslin Kolbe