Kolbe scores big at SA Rugby awards

LEIGHTON KOOPMAN

In a night that celebrated excellence in South African rugby, speedster Cheslin Kolbe etched his name into the history books by becoming the first backline player to win the prestigious SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year title since 2013. The dazzling awards ceremony took place at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town yesterday evening, where Kolbe's remarkable contributions to the sport in the 2024 season were duly recognized. Kolbe’s phenomenal performance throughout the year helped the Springboks secure 11 victories out of 13 Tests, culminating in reclaiming the Rugby Championship and Freedom Cup titles. His electrifying pace and unparalleled skill on the field have solidified his status as one of the preeminent talents in world rugby. While mainly a try-scoring winger, Kolbe popped up as a lineout thrower…

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Star South Africa (Digital) - 1 Issue, 2025-03-14

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