Kolbe commits to Toulouse

Bok utility back Cheslin Kolbe has signed a contract extension with Toulouse to remain with the French club until the end of the 2022-23 season.

Analysis: Small Kolbe’s big plays

Ahead of Cheslin Kolbe’s first run-on start for the Springboks, CRAIG LEWIS looks at some crucial pieces of play that will embolden him for the battle against Australia.

Watch: Bok press conference (Kolbe)

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe addresses the media ahead of the Rugby Championship clash against the Wallabies.

‘I never gave up Bok dream’

Cheslin Kolbe says he has always enjoyed the challenge of facing opponents who are bigger than him, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Ndungane: Kolbe should have started

Former Springbok wing Akona Ndungane says he would have given Cheslin Kolbe the No 14 jersey for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington. DYLAN JACK reports.

Mapimpi blow for Boks

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has flown home after injuring his knee in the Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies on Saturday.

Kolbe can ignite Bok backline

Cheslin Kolbe’s national call-up is a big statement in terms of how the Springboks aim to play the game, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Paulse: Kolbe is a little dynamite

Former Springbok wing Breyton Paulse says Cheslin Kolbe’s size should not be a concern when it comes to selecting him for the Springboks. DYLAN JACK reports.

Proudfoot: Kolbe deserves Bok chance

Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says Cheslin Kolbe is a player who can create something out of nothing.

Boks must make best use of Kolbe

Rassie Erasmus will need to be calculated in the way he deploys Cheslin Kolbe as an X-factor weapon in the Springboks’ arsenal, writes CRAIG LEWIS.