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South Africa statement: Cheslin Kolbe
By PA
Double World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe has been ruled out of South Africa’s Twickenham clash against Wales.
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Kolbe is sidelined due to a knee issue and will miss the game on June 22.
South Africa then face Ireland in a two-Test series, starting on July 6, with only a possibility at this stage of him being fit for the first encounter in Pretoria.
Kolbe, one of the quickest wings and most lethal finishers in world rugby, was hurt during the Japanese league season at his club side, Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath.
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“After consultation with the (Springboks) medical team on Sunday, he was released on Monday to seek a specialist opinion,” SA Rugby said.
“Kolbe returned to camp on Wednesday afternoon to follow a rehabilitation programme.
“He will do his rehabilitation under the supervision of the Bok medical staff with an eye on possibly being available for selection for the opening Test against Ireland.”
This guy is excitement
With the doppleganger put with a broken face they will want him in there
So quick and elusive
Wish him a speedy recovery.
Won’t be suprised if a SA player doesn’t get a mouth injury soon such is the frequency that Erasmus is telling them to verbally sledge Ireland. THe recent example of former (amd well liked) Munster player Allende being told to manufacture dirt on Ireland about fabricated dispresect nearly a decade ago was particularly distasteful. Rassie got on well in Munster, fouling Allende’s relations in that province won’t help SA am iota. Might piss Allende off a bit.
That charge down against France “ art in motion “ …
He’ll be ok for Ireland in July😈