Talismanic winger Cheslin Kolbe gave Springboks fans a fright as he was taken out in the air by a huge hit from Wales winger, Tom Rogers.
Fortunately for Kolbe, the hit resulted in a penalty for the Springboks with no further treatment required – other than the magic sponge.
Big old hit on @CheslinKolbe #springboks #wales pic.twitter.com/yNHfPkEyVQ
— Jack Tunney (@JackTunneyRugby) August 19, 2023
The 29-year-old was a stand-out player for South Africa in their 2019 World Cup victory and will be needed by the Springboks if they are to repeat their achievement this year.
Able to run the 100m in just 10.70 seconds, and with the ability to step defenders in the space of a two pence piece, Kolbe is one of the most dangerous attacking weapons in World Rugby.
not a good hit on kolbe there unfortunately, amazing looking though😭#WALvRSA
— alanah🫶🏼 (@alanahisrugby) August 19, 2023
That looked terrible. On Kolbe. Eina. Please not #WALvRSA
— Leighton Koopman (@Leighton_K) August 19, 2023
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