CHESLIN KOLBE lives his life as he plays his rugby – at high speed. For a moment, you know what it’s like to be Owen Farrell or Joe Marler, the England players who famously locked onto the Springbok wing in the second half of the 2019 World Cup final, only to be left grasping at shadows.
One second you have him, the next you don’t. Getting Kolbe to slow down for an interview is no mean feat.
Kolbe takes a breath before providing a breakdown of his schedule. Few players win one World Cup, let alone two. South Africa’s triumph at the 2023 tournament has burnished Kolbe’s legacy and opened the door to several opportunities.
Many expressed their surprise after he moved to Japan last year. He highlights his commitment to Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath, before pointing out that the less demanding Japanese season gives him more leeway to pursue other business interests and commitments.
A recent Instagram post shows Kolbe posing with a Springbok jersey alongside American rapper Jay-Z – the
