Cheslin Kolbe has always been known as the Springboks' 'magic maker,' the hot-stepping winger who can turn any game on its head. But what he did recently in Brisbane against the Wallabies left fans and coaches—yes, even Rassie Erasmus—in sheer disbelief! What could possibly surprise the man who's seen it all in rugby? Well, buckle up, because Kolbe has added yet another surprising role to his already impressive repertoire.
Kolbe, famous for his electric speed and agile footwork, took on an unusual role in South Africa's emphatic 33-7 win over Australia at Suncorp Stadium. The Springboks, who were already leading comfortably, faced a sudden challenge when their replacement hooker, Malcolm Marx, was yellow-carded in the 66th minute. This left the team without their primary line-out thrower.
Enter Cheslin Kolbe.
The 5'7" speedster, known more for his tries than his set-piece skills, suddenly stepped up as the line-out thrower. With Marco van Staden, another potential thrower, on the field, one would have expected the more traditionally built forward to handle the pressure. But not this time.
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