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Cheslin Kolbe: From Gangland Violence To 3-Time World Cup Winner?
For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa›
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Cheslin Kolbe is one of the best players in the history of our sport, and as he releases his new book, he speaks to Steven Kitshoff about his life.
He grew up in Kraaifontein, where gunshots and violence were part of everyday life, and saw talented kids not reach their potential.
He speaks about that, his relationship with his father, his recently broken and surgically repaired jaw and his decision to move back to Cape Town after years playing in France and Japan.
Disclaimer: References to domestic and gang-related violence
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"Cheslin Kolbe: From Gangland Violence To 3-Time World Cup Winner?" is an episode of For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa. Runtime 51 min. Published October 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
