Kolbe, Aplon & Paulse a triumph of skill over size
Cheslin Kolbe’s record-breaking transfer from Toulouse to Toulon is a triumph for skill in a game obsessed with physicality and size, writes Mark Keohane.... Read more
Kolbe’s rich reward for being the best player in the world
Cheslin Kolbe is the best rugby player in the world – and now his professional playing contract is befitting the game’s most sought after... Read more
Sir Clive reckons Kolbe’s dancing feet will leave Duhan dazed
Sir Clive Woodward is expecting Cheslin Kolbe to slay Duhan van der Merwe, much like David slayed Goliath. And I agree with him, writes... Read more
King Kolbe drops in for the French double with cracker of a kick
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe kicked a 50 metre drop goal in Toulouse’s Top 14 final win against La Rochelle, showing there is nothing he can’t... Read more
In Kolbe’s absence, Sbu Nkosi simply has to start
Sbu Nkosi is a weapon, and he is a weapon that remains relatively unused in the Springbok arsenal due to the lucky fact (for... Read more
Cheslin Kolbe is the best rugby player in the world
Cheslin Kolbe, right now, is the best rugby player in the world. He should also be the highest paid player in the world because... Read more
South Africa’s northern lights to shine bright at Twickenham
Handre Pollard will demand a lot of attention on Friday night at Twickenham when Montpellier play in the final of the European Challenge Cup.... Read more
Kolbe leads charge of South African players up north
World Cup-winning Springboks Cheslin Kolbe and Handre Pollard will lead a 21-strong South African contingent in May’s top two respective European Cup and Shield... Read more
Kolbe’s class tops the sporting moments of the weekend
In the second installation of “weekend moments”, Oliver Keohane reflects on three sporting moments from Friday to Sunday that sparked joy and excitement. KOLBE... Read more
Nareki’s super statistics another statement against “size-ist” rugby culture
80 kilogram winger Jona Nareki’s ridiculous three-try performance against the Chiefs this weekend is another addition to a Cheslin-Kolbe spearheaded trend that shows up... Read more
South African success in France is born from a love of the environment
As appearing in IOL Sport An old Bishops boy, Eric Melville, arrived in France as a 19 year old and became the first South... Read more
Every Kolbe step conquers rugby’s size stigmas
As appearing in IOL Sport It is an incredible statistic that Cheslin Kolbe has started just 10 Test matches and played just 14 times... Read more
What makes Kolbe the world’s best back
The MoneyMan and I chat about South Africa currently having the best backline player, and the officially confirmed best forward in world rugby, in... Read more
Potent Pietersen and rampant Rupeni the best number 14s since 1992
Mark Keohane, in a new series, selects his best Springboks since 1992 and the World XV he would pick to front this green machine... Read more
Kolbe cooks as current best back in World Rugby
The Springboks, winners of the Rugby World Cup in 2019, were also confirmed as the best sporting team in the world at the annual... Read more
Kolbe and Notshe secure first Springbok starts
Starting on the wing and at Number 8 respectively, Cheslin Kolbe and Sikhumbuzo Notshe will make their starting debuts for the Boks as two of... Read more