Overview
- The Springboks beat England 45-21 at Ellis Park on Saturday, with Cheslin Kolbe reaching his 50th Test and scoring a trademark sidestep try.
- Kolbe took the kicking tee for all seven conversion attempts and made five, adding to recent form that included nine of 11 conversions against the Barbarians.
- Kolbe says he has worked on goal-kicking since school and that his season in Japan helped him grow more comfortable with the role.
- After missing two early kicks against England, Kolbe steadied himself by sticking to his routine and then landed four straight second-half conversions.
- Coaches plan to rotate the squad to manage workload and injuries, and Kolbe’s new kicking responsibility is part of testing depth as the Boks prepare for Scotland next and the 2027 World Cup cycle.