Billed as an incredible new talent, EWN Sport takes a closer look at Baby Bok Cheslin Kolbe, who overcame the odds to make the squad that will defend the Junior World Cup in France.
Amazing to how far Cheslin has come. From 'A Springbok prospect' to arguably one of the greatest players on the field today! Cant wait to see him in action at the world cup 2023!
Cheslin is probably the only rugby player that makes you look forward to seeing him play. The reason: you just never know what he’s going to do, which way he’s going to step, how quickly he will accelerate through a gap and so on. It must be a nightmare for an opponent as he’s gone before you can see or tackle him. That is pure magic, pure skill, pure God-given talent. One other footballer comes to mind, Lionel Messi. The two of them are the same when it comes to skills.
There are a lot of other footballers that come to mind. Zinedine Zidane, Michael Laudrup, Ronaldo Lima 9, Ronaldinho, Bergkamp, Iniesta, Maradona. In Rugby Union football you have players like Dupont… But I agree that Kolbe is such a player who can always surprise you in a good way.
I am not South African but I really like this chap. He is seriously talented and I hope he surrounds himself with the right sort of people rather agents who just want to make money out of him. He has everything balance, hands, speed and that step is something to behold! He seems very sincere and humble, and I think it's these attributes that will serve him well. Don't listen to detractors. Good luck to him and I hope he can inspire a lot of people from his community and wider that you can better yourself in life.
When i watch cheslin play i ask myself who does he remind me of....and guess what he doesnt remind me of one rugby player...but there is one person....and that is lionel messi.. Just watch messi play soccer....then tell me you dont see cheslin....cheslin plays seven aside in a fifteen aside game....he stops the game on a twenty cent piece yhen excelerates out of now where....he is able to contrpl the pace of a game and the space around him...his awareness is ahead of the pack....his focus is ahead of the pack....just look at the uncertainty of the opposition around him....theyre in fours and sixes....not knowing when to tackle him and when not to commit to tackling him.. .they have doubt....and thats what makes this young man brilliant...mhe is the face of the future of rugby....gifted beyond measure and yet grounded to his core both on and off the field..he is a sight to behold and perhaps the greatest superstar .....even bid than sonny bill williams in my book...but dont take my word for it....watch him closely....you can bet his opposition is
Living in Cape Town for the past four years, I've had personal real experiences with violent, manipulative and criminal coloured people(some), and this guy here is a timely reminder that the coloured community too, does have humble human beings with hearts of gold.
I think he might have to move to Europe and play international for france or England. I don't think boks will take him since size is very important to them.
@@lulamantsila9680 yeah, get the right coach and everything changed. There was a long time in SA rugby when all the coaches wanted was big guys in all the positions.
sad that his 29 yrs old now bt only had less thab 35 caps for the boks at his talent he should b chasing 100 caps by now,,,,,injuries perhapse and the fact that he was scounted later on by Rassie who gave him springbok contract and the quoter system helps in a way....otherwise he will b just another black talent waisted or not choosen
Size matters in international rugby. Everyone that said Aplon would be an amazing rugby player for the boks. When they picked him he was an utter waste of a field space.
Look at you now!!!! A hero
Amazing to how far Cheslin has come. From 'A Springbok prospect' to arguably one of the greatest players on the field today! Cant wait to see him in action at the world cup 2023!
Here after the World Cup 2019
Cheslin is probably the only rugby player that makes you look forward to seeing him play. The reason: you just never know what he’s going to do, which way he’s going to step, how quickly he will accelerate through a gap and so on. It must be a nightmare for an opponent as he’s gone before you can see or tackle him. That is pure magic, pure skill, pure God-given talent. One other footballer comes to mind, Lionel Messi.
The two of them are the same when it comes to skills.
There are a lot of other footballers that come to mind. Zinedine Zidane, Michael Laudrup, Ronaldo Lima 9, Ronaldinho, Bergkamp, Iniesta, Maradona.
In Rugby Union football you have players like Dupont…
But I agree that Kolbe is such a player who can always surprise you in a good way.
And 5 years later his dream came true. Never give up.
That try in the world cup final. my word it was magic
I am not South African but I really like this chap. He is seriously talented and I hope he surrounds himself with the right sort of people rather agents who just want to make money out of him. He has everything balance, hands, speed and that step is something to behold!
He seems very sincere and humble, and I think it's these attributes that will serve him well. Don't listen to detractors. Good luck to him and I hope he can inspire a lot of people from his community and wider that you can better yourself in life.
You predicted the future! Look at home now, wow 🎉
Go for it my boy!!! The green and gold is waiting for you if you put in the effort.
Wow! Look what you have achieved now. One of the best rugby players on the international scene. God has blessed you with a talent. 🇬🇧
Cheslin jy is ‘n besonderse man, geluk met jou sukses en die voorbeeld wat jy vir die jonges stel. God seën.
Al die pad van die Kraaibak tot n RWC hero. Goeie werk Cheslin.
2020 Best back in the World
#StrongerTogether❤🇿🇦
je l'adore cheslin kolbe vraiment c'est mon joueur préféré vraiment ❤❤❤🖤🖤🖤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤💚🖤💙
10 years later:
2019 World Cup win with a great try in the final
2023 On to Semi Finals of World Cup after beating France this weekend
Make it double 🏆 🏆
What a humble legend!
At here we are now at the world cup. What a talent. Definitely a game breaker...
I could have never imagined back in 2013 that 6 years later he would become one of the best players in the world. What a talent!
*LIVING LEGEND*
Cheslin kolbe your my star
Today's he's among the best to ever play the game.
Incredible person/player and gentleman
Good for u Cheslin. We love u.
Legend
You are the best rugby player
Well done Cheslin!
And he score try on the 2019 RWC.... Champion of the World!!!! Congrats yo allá South African people!!!
This aged well
I just watched some of the videos of this boy,i can not close my mouth future springbok indeed but will first lyk to cee u on the field wth aplon
Now he saved 🇿🇦to the semi finals 😂
Two World Cup's later! What a find
I agree 100% - that's where he needs to play.
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Where can I find footage of him playing at hoerskool Brackenfell
ლეგენდა კაცი! ჯეკი ჩანი
Doesnt matter about the size...tell that to heyneke meyer mate.
When i watch cheslin play i ask myself who does he remind me of....and guess what he doesnt remind me of one rugby player...but there is one person....and that is lionel messi..
Just watch messi play soccer....then tell me you dont see cheslin....cheslin plays seven aside in a fifteen aside game....he stops the game on a twenty cent piece yhen excelerates out of now where....he is able to contrpl the pace of a game and the space around him...his awareness is ahead of the pack....his focus is ahead of the pack....just look at the uncertainty of the opposition around him....theyre in fours and sixes....not knowing when to tackle him and when not to commit to tackling him..
.they have doubt....and thats what makes this young man brilliant...mhe is the face of the future of rugby....gifted beyond measure and yet grounded to his core both on and off the field..he is a sight to behold and perhaps the greatest superstar .....even bid than sonny bill williams in my book...but dont take my word for it....watch him closely....you can bet his opposition is
He remind me of Bryan Habana due to his speed
Living in Cape Town for the past four years, I've had personal real experiences with violent, manipulative and criminal coloured people(some), and this guy here is a timely reminder that the coloured community too, does have humble human beings with hearts of gold.
i think hes about 5"8
Nog Kraaifontein 🫶🏾🔥
I think he might have to move to Europe and play international for france or England. I don't think boks will take him since size is very important to them.
look at him now !
Haha... look how they changed... faf and cheslin...
@@lulamantsila9680 yeah, get the right coach and everything changed. There was a long time in SA rugby when all the coaches wanted was big guys in all the positions.
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sad that his 29 yrs old now bt only had less thab 35 caps for the boks at his talent he should b chasing 100 caps by now,,,,,injuries perhapse and the fact that he was scounted later on by Rassie who gave him springbok contract and the quoter system helps in a way....otherwise he will b just another black talent waisted or not choosen
Size matters in international rugby. Everyone that said Aplon would be an amazing rugby player for the boks. When they picked him he was an utter waste of a field space.
Koos Pieterse Not so smart now are ya
This comment aged well....lmao
Joke comment...
2020 World cup winner & best back in the world