Double World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe orchestrated this stunning try for his team with an unreal try-saving act in one sweep move while playing in Japan.
In what was his first game back in action after spending a month and a half on the sidelines because of an injury, the winger wasted no time in stamping his authority on the contest.
With his team, Suntory Sungoliath, leading the Canon Eagles 28-10 late in the first half, they were under pressure and defending right on their own tryline.
But just as the Canon Eagles thought they had breached the defensive line, Cheslin Kolbe did what Cheslin Kolbe does best and that is to pull of a classic Houdini act.
As the Eagles inched ever closer to the tryline, the Springbok put in a remarkable tackle on a rampaging forward. He simultaneously ripped the ball, got back to his feet and scuttled away from his goal line.
Cheslin Kolbe then ran over 60 metres before expertly popping the ball a support runner, resulting in a sensational try being scored by his teammate Ryoto Nakamura.
The video clip of Kolbe’s sweeping move went rival on social media, with many simply applauding his genius.
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Cheslin Kolbe joined All Blacks captain Sam Cane and Welsh World Cup star Gareth Anscombe as Sungoliath’s marquee signings of this season.
While Cane is on a short-term deal, Kolbe has signed full time and for a healthy payday. The team based in Fuchū, Tokyo will pay Kolbe R22million per season.
Roc Nation represents Kolbe. The agency, founded by Jay-Z, also represents Siya Kolisi.
The agency are reportedly also helping the Springbok in developing the Kolbe Family Foundation to support his philanthropic goals and give back to the community.
CHESLIN KOLBE’S PROFILE SUMMARY
| Full Name | Cheslin Kolbe |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 28 October 1993 |
| Place of birth | Kraaifontein, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Age (At the time of publishing) | 30 Years |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | South African |
| Height | 5 Feet 8 Inches |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Black |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Relationship status | Married |
| Spouse | Layla Cupido |
| Occupation | Professional Rugby Union Player |
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