With an illustrious career spanning years, Cheslin Kolbe has quickly become one of the most celebrated rugby players in the world. He has wowed many with his flair and speed.
He has been winning big since his senior debut.
MAKING HISTORY WITH THE BOKS
Cheslin Kolbe is one of the best versatile players in the world and has played as a wing, fullback and fly-half.
He was part of the history-making Springbok squad at the 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup, hosted in France.
The Springboks edged New Zealand 12-11 in an epic final that saw the team going down in the history books of World Rugby.
The World Cup win saw the Springboks becoming the first team to win four Rugby World Cup wins. However, the Springboks archived this feat in eight World Cup appearances.
After all, the Boks became the second team after the All Blacks to win the World Cup back-to-back.
CHESLIN KOLBE’S AGE REVEALED
Thanks to these big wins, Cheslin Kolbe often trends whenever he posts or gets posted. Social media was abuzz with warm birthday wishes as fans and fellow athletes celebrated his birthday.
However, despite being one of the followed rugby players, fans were quick to implicate Cheslin Kolbe’s age into the mix as they tried to connect the dots about his future.
Undoubtedly, he has managed to keep his age under wraps, leaving many to guess. Against the trends The South African has managed to connect the dots about his age.
The 31-year-old star was born on 28 October 1993 in Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa. Fans were convinced Cheslin Kolbe might have his last World Cup dance in 2027 at 34.
After all, he joins a host of Springboks players who might have their last Rugby World Cup dances in 2027.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and celebrated Sharks hooker Bongi Mbonambi celebrated their 33rd birthdays earlier this year.
The two will be 36 years old in 2027, and arguably, their last dance will be in the green and gold jersey at the Rugby World Cup.
CAREER
According to reports, Cheslin Kolbe started his youth career with the Western Province in 2009. In 2012, he was promoted to the senior team, and a year later, he joined the Stormers.
Cheslin Kolbe switched the floor to Toulouse, a Top 14 outfit in France. While at Toulouse, he had his first Springboks call-up.
He left the club in 2021 to join Toulon. Two years later, Cheslin Kolbe made a big money move to Tokyo Sungoliath.
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