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Cheslin Kolbe reflects on his journey after winning SA Rugby Player of the Year award
Cheslin Kolbe's unexpected triumph as SA Rugby Player of the Year highlights his incredible journey and the fierce competition he faced
Cheslin Kolbe celebrates his 2024 SA Rugby Player of the Year award
Cheslin Kolbe's unexpected triumph as the 2024 SA Rugby Player of the Year highlights his dedication and ambition, as he aims for even greater success in the upcoming season.
Cheslin Kolbe ‘still pinching himself’ after winning SA Rugby Player of the Year award
Kolbe surprised everyone by winning the SA Rugby Player of the Year award, outshining top competitors like Pieter-Steph du Toit and Eben Etzebeth.
Ox Nche's back-up . . . Who is next line to fill Steven Kitshoff's boots at the Springboks
Steven Kitshoff's retirement leaves a significant gap at loosehead prop for the Springboks. However, it's not all doom and gloom.
Ox is top of the pops but won’t play the Bulls
The Sharks, despite boasting some of URC's top-ranked players, face a crucial match against the Bulls with a depleted squad due to injuries and Springbok protocols. Key players like URC's most valuable player Ox Nche will be notably absent as coach John Plumtree seeks to maintain their fourth-place position.
We don't want to get caught with our pants around our knees against Antoine Dupont, says Shark's Ox Nche
The 29-year-old Ox Nche said his side will have to be alert to the danger of the explosive Toulouse and France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont.
It’s Boks v France as Sharks brace for Toulouse
As the Sharks prepare to face Toulouse in a thrilling Champions Cup fixture, Ox Nche shares insights on the clash of rugby styles and the formidable threat posed by Antoine Dupont.
Ox Nche warns Sharks of Toulouse’s ‘new tricks’ in scrums
Sharks star Ox Nche said that what makes Toulouse arguably the best club team in the world is that they are the opposite of a one-trick pony.
Pieter-Steph du Toit leads SA Rugby Awards nominees after another stellar year for Springboks
Pieter-Steph du Toit has been nominated alongside Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Ox Nche, and Cheslin Kolbe for the SA Rugby Player of the Year award.
No rest for the Springboks as Sharks show their teeth for Stormers clash
Siya Kolisi has been picked at No 8 for the match against the Stormers, a position he has played earlier in the season for the Durban side.
Rassie snubbed for French Sevens coach
While Erasmus has every right to be aggrieved, the Boks otherwise had a fine Sunday evening capped by Pieter-Steph du Toit’s award, with Chelsin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth finalists.
Rassie Erasmus snubbed at World Rugby Awards for French Sevens coach
Before the start of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour, they invited a small army of British journalists to the Channel Island of Jersey where Rassie Erasmus conducted a charm offensive aimed at changing the Boks’ reputation as the game’s “bullies”.
SA Rugby salutes Pieter-Steph du Toit and Springboks named in Dream Team
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander was glowing in his praise of Pieter-Steph du Toit and Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel following the World Rugby Awards.
Pieter-Steph du Toit wins World Rugby Player of the Year while Rassie Erasmus is snubbed
World Rugby’s Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit is also one of seven Springboks who were included in the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year.
Springboks’ Steven Kitshoff ‘got a fright’ when he injured his neck during Currie Cup match
Steven Kitshoff, who hasn’t featured for the Springboks since the 2023 Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks, said the injury happened during a normal scrum.
World Rugby could’ve fixed prop awards mistake with great scrum conductor Ox Nche
World Rugby’s continued exclusion of props from the Men’s Player of the Year nominations raises questions about their appreciation for the scrum and the talents of players like Ox Nche.
Springboks decide to rest Ox Nche for Wales Test as Wilco Louw gets another start
The Springboks’ front-row reshuffle will see Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move across to the loosehead side.
It’s a family affair for the Springboks as Jordan and Jaden Hendrikse start against Wales
The Hendrikse brothers will become the 36th set of siblings to play for the Springboks when they partner up at halfback at the Principality Stadium.
Ox Nche cleared to take on Wales as Springboks guard against complacency in Cardiff
Ox Nche, who was forced to leave the field with a cut on his leg in the win over England last weekend, would participate in training this week and is available for selection.
World Rugby Awards: Where is Ox Nche? The actual ‘baddest man on the planet’
In a year where coach Rassie Erasmus has rotated heavily, loosehead Ox Nche was a constant figure in the Springboks’ matchday squads.
Springboks v England: We had to dig deep, says Siya Kolisi
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi praised the fighting spirit of his side after their 29-20 over England in their Test match at Twickenham, in London, on Saturday.
Springboks’ Eben Etzebeth ‘dying’ to get back on the park with Sharks after Mauritius trip
The Sharks’ Springboks may feature in their upcoming home games against defending URC champions Glasgow Warriors and 2023 winners Munster.
The Springboks’ ‘golden generation’: Who will make it to Rugby World Cup and who might not
IOL Sport’s John Goliath makes a list of the Springboks who should make it to the World Cup, those that are borderline and the players who are unlikely to play.
Springbok stars, not just Antoine Dupont, must be in world’s best player mix
As the rugby world fixates on Antoine Dupont, there is a compelling case for three Springboks – Ox Nche, Pieter-Steph du Toit, and Cheslin Kolbe – as deserving contenders for World Rugby’s Player of the Year.
Rassie’s influence brings healing to our broken nation
“It’s time for Ramaphosa, the GNU, Steenhuisen and all other parties to realise, we need healing in South Africa, such as the likes of Kolisi and Rassie’s Springboks successes, and the tremendous impact it has had on our emotional well-being as a nation of sports lovers. ”