It is called Be The Difference. 'I had to make sure I got round the first defender. 'At that time you never see it as being competitive, you don't know where you're going to be in the future, but having that competitiveness as a youngster definitely helped us get where we are today.'. Me and my wife Kayla have had first-hand experience. 'We got our jerseys, I put mine under my pillow, and I couldn't sleep. Now a superstar rugby player he is one of the smallest players in the game. Our government should make an example of those people who are part of gang wars. The World Cup winning South African captain has just turned the camera on. People tell me now they wish I could have seen him play when he was younger. 'They call him "The Wizard" in France! Two first half tries from South Africa Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe set Toulouse on the road to a 39-23 win over French Top 14 title rivals La Rochelle on Saturday. 'It doesn't matter where you come from or where you get to you must remember where you come from. The record 20 … Cheslin Kolbe (born 28 October 1993) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently plays for the South Africa national team and for Toulouse in the Top 14 in France. 'For me what he does on the field – honestly, I think he's one of the best ever to do it. Cheslin Kolbe is one of the world’s best wingers and takes on Exeter on Saturday 'I know my environment was tough, with poverty. I did and the next guy in front of me was Owen Farrell, the captain. So aside from what we have learnt already, what is Kolbe's story? What does he want? But Chiefs win a … 'It's not an example to younger kids, if that's what they see every day. In South Africa they still define people by race. I was too nervous. It's been 14 years since – he's 17 now still lying in bed. In South Africa "black" and "white" stories are amplified but the "coloured" people don't get spoken enough about. 'I spent most of my time with him going to the training field to kick a ball and run around. Kolisi sees himself as Kolbe's big brother, and if Cheslin is too humble to shout about himself, Kolisi wants to. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. Especially those in the community I grew up in. At 5ft 7in and weighing 11st 9lbs he is the David in a land of Goliaths – he constantly humiliates the behemoths too. Not because someone is shooting at you, but they're shooting at someone else and miss. WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok Cheslin Kolbe shares a message with the Stormers ahead of their Super Rugby crunch match with the Sharks. It turns out he has been eavesdropping. Those that lived in them were largely people who had lost their jobs during the country's coronavirus lockdown. He was shot when he was three years old through cross-fires. Having made a career from leaving opponents grasping at thin air, Cheslin Kolbe … Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images For Kaizer Chiefs he is the equivalent of Hercules. The wing showed him the outside and then bounced inside him and nailed the try that settled South Africa’s victory over England. There was one shot that showed that perfectly when we had three players ushering Kolbe into touch. 'Me as a "coloured" – they are known for gangsterism,' Kolbe continues confronting the stereotype. But, wait. 'There are so many guys in our country who are shining examples to show the kids in the communities they come from that this is possible. 'His name is Brian. 'There should be more awareness around it, especially in our "coloured" communities. 'There was one gang that came to the territory, they were questioning, and the next minute a shooting war that broke out. Cheslin Kolbe (Toulouse) ... Jack Yeandle (Exeter Chiefs) The defending champions started in emphatic fashion on Sunday as Exeter dispatched Glasgow 42-0 … We're all here to fight for each other." South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe ruined England’s World Cup dreams last year and has overcome hurdles to reach the top… Springboks star Siya Kolisi interrupted our video call to declare him ‘one of the best ever’ and now he’s got Exeter Chiefs in his sights. After an under-15s trial match, Kolbe had had enough of consistent rejection. Cheslin Kolbe's startling revelation about the origin of his mesmerising sidestep . 'That was daylight, with people coming out of work, and a fight broke out with shooting and everything.'. REVEALED: Manchester United BACK AWAY from European Super League proposals after FIFA and UEFA closed... Liverpool and Manchester United 'ready to go head-to-head' in race for Dayot Upamecano, with RB Leipzig's... 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Having himself been celebrated as the boy who came from a Port Elizabeth township and lifted the World Cup in Yokohama last year, becoming along the way not just South Africa's first black captain but a symbol of hope to a nation, he is fully aware now of his standing, his influence and how important it is that he speaks out. "Coloureds" – those of mixed European or Asian heritage like Kolbe – make up around nine per cent of the population, similar to "whites", with "blacks" around 79 per cent. Registered in England No. I sat in the room and was like "jeez, is this really happening!". he calls out casually.Â. Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries as Toulouse trounced Ulster 36-8 to reach the European Champions Cup semi-finals. They are followed by the Chiefs (18 from five), Brumbies (18 from five), Crusaders (18 from five) and Stormers … Indeed, the 26-year-old probably has the best sidestep in the world. Cheslin Kolbe, who missed four games with a finger injury, set up the league’s top try scorer Matthis Lebel for one of his three efforts. 'I saw a few white England jerseys approaching,' recalls Kolbe. One of those friends was Kolbe's cousin, one Wayde van Niekerk who at the 2016 Olympics beat Michael Johnson's 17-year 400m world record by running it in 43.03 seconds – still the quickest ever. 'To have guys like Cheslin going back to their communities helps,' continues Kolisi. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images 'I said to my wife "listen here, it's weird to see that at this time". (Photo: AFP/Fred Scheiber) 20 … 'The first thing I looked at was the space I had to work with.Â, Now causing havoc with Toulouse, Kolbe has Exeter Chiefs in his sights this weekend. But that path to global glory was consistently blocked for Kolbe. The England winger largely managed to contain arguably the most dangerous man on the field in Cheslin Kolbe and offered plenty in attack as well. He's been paralysed since he was three years' old. His father, Andrew, could not play rugby in the apartheid era despite his considerable talent – instead throwing himself into Kraaifontein club Hands and Heart which promoted mixed sport. The duo played a crucial role in helping South Africa win the World Cup in Japan 12 months ago. 'I've been working in the "coloured" areas and there was a boy that was shot. 'There is not an example made out of those gangsters. He is not about to stop. They don't face the penalties they should. He is Kolbe's biggest fan, shares the same agency – Roc Nation Sports owned by rapper Jay-Z – and wants him to shine when interviewed. Cheslin Kolbe also scored a double in last season's quarter-final win over Ulster ... champions Exeter Chiefs welcome Glasgow Warriors with … Shelved are the run-of-the-mill questions about Exeter Chiefs' strengths, Toulouse's boy-band backline – time to sit back, shut up and listen to issues far more important than Saturday's match. Cheslin Kolbe of Toulouse goes past Jack Maunder during the Heineken Champions Cup Semi Final match between Exeter Chiefs and Toulouse at Sandy Park on September 26, 2020 in Exeter, England. 'South Africans are known for being the biggest boys on the field,' Kolbe explains. Cheslin Kolbe of Toulouse is tackled by Joe Simmonds ... the full back finds Jack Maunder who looks to be in but he trips and is stopped by Kolbe. Kraaifontein, where Kolbe grew up, saw violence between police and residents this summer. 'Normally the easiest way to make money, is to join a gang, because there are not a lot of opportunities.'. It's so bad that it's a norm for every other South African what is happening in terms of shooting and drug dealing. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Cheslin Kolbe of the Stormers during the Super Rugby Quarter final between DHL Stormers and Chiefs at DHL Newlands on July 22, 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. 'He was playing at home and his mother got shot in the hips, and he got shot in the head. You could be playing in the street and because of gang-fire you could get shot. Playing for the first time since January 23 following a Covid-19 outbreak in the squad, Toulouse surged into a 14-0 lead with Cheslin Kolbe dotting down before the hosts were awarded a penalty try. 'He's my wife's favourite player!' How proud is Kolisi that Kolbe is taking a stand on this? Kolbe, sitting in front of white shutters at home in Toulouse, blushes when Kolisi starts up again. Cheslin Kolbe ruined England’s World Cup dreams and now he’s got Exeter Chiefs in his sights That’s the problem with virtual interviews – you never quite know who is listening in. That put me at ease. Kolbe's agent is still on mute, her camera off as she is travelling on a train to Manchester while hosting the Google Meets call, but another person wants to muscle in. So he is here from South Africa, connecting with Toulouse, an Avanti West Coast train, and my basement flat in south west London – to explain what is still going on in his country. Scoring in the final and the way I finished off the try… I still watch the replays to this day! By 2016 he won a bronze medal at the Olympic Sevens with his country – two years later, having moved to Toulouse after opportunities were slim at home, he was finally picked by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. Cheslin Kolbe celebrates after scoring against England in the Rugby World Cup final last year. A dropped ball saw Pieter-Steph du Toit find the pocket rocket on the right wing – and from then it was night, night. 'I am living out a dream. 'I respect him so much,' the captain replies, sun dappling across his face. EXETER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 26: Cheslin Kolbe of Toulouse breaks with the ball during the Heineken Champions Cup Semi Final match between Exeter Chiefs and Toulouse at Sandy Park on September 26, 2020 in Exeter, England. 'Gangsterism an easier way out as well. Watch Cheslin Kolbe masterclass in video below: Kolbe’s performance helped Toulouse qualify for the semifinals, where they will face English outfit Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Saturday. In his you could wake up, go to school and get shot. Since he was let into the side Kolbe has scored eight tries in 14 Tests, and the Kolisi family are in awe of him. 'After one of the Stormers games I got home to the area where my parents live in Scottsville – normally you don't see police driving in the street because it's one of the more quiet streets in the community. Suddenly, it all tumbles out. 'For me playing since school, getting told I was not big enough, I would never ever get selected to play at school, Western Province or professional level, it was difficult to accept at such a young age – to hear such negativity. laughs Siya. Cheslin Kolbe's startling revelation about the origin of his mesmerising sidestep . Exeter Chiefs face a Toulouse side today featuring Cheslin Kolbe’s ability to dance around defences Owen Slot , Chief Rugby Correspondent Saturday September 26 2020, 12.01am , The Times 'I am grateful for the path I have walked,' he says, concluding a remarkable 40 minutes. Crucial six games... Rafa Benitez 'set to replace Neil Lennon as Celtic boss' in shock move after quitting Dalian Pro - pitting... 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Just this summer Kraaifontein and its surrounding areas saw violence between police and residents as unrest intensified after officials removed informal housing structures. 'You inspire me a lot. He has the ability to be Wales’ Cheslin Kolbe." 'Howsit Cheslin?' To lay down the foundation of how things should be.'. 'I just went to the outside and stepped inside as hard as I could to make sure I avoid getting tackled, so that he didn't stop me getting my name on the try list in the World Cup final. 'Growing up in Kraaifontein was challenging,' Kolbe, who moved from the Stormers in Cape Town to Toulouse in 2017, begins. He has been doing it since. In protest, for several weeks in July and August cars were stoned, burnt, a racecourse was caught in the cross-fire and set alight, shops were looted as the sounds of sirens and gunshots filled the air. Kolbe, like Kolisi, now has a foundation established after the World Cup win that was meant to help inspire change in South Africa. It was just the norm in my community. Kolbe has been doing that on the rugby field, and in his life for 26 years now. Isaac Lugudde the name-tag says. ADVERTISEMENT Kolbe put on display his full array of magic tricks, to score in the second and 36th minutes of a match Toulouse went on to win at a canter – 36-8. We would run races in the streets and always wanted to beat each other. Already 25-12 down in the World Cup final with 74 minutes gone Eddie Jones' men were ragged and broken. Cheslin Kolbe is one of the world's best wingers and takes on Exeter on Saturday The South African scored in the Rugby World Cup final against England last … That's what I've heard,' the iconic flanker cackles, bigging-up the man who embarrassed England last November in Yokohama as South Africa conquered the world. Published: 20:00 GMT, 25 September 2020 | Updated: 18:21 GMT, 26 September 2020. Sixteen-and-a-half minutes into a chat with South African wing Cheslin Kolbe about Toulouse, Exeter and the European semi-final a box at the bottom of the screen interrupts us. 'I would spend time with my friends playing a game of touch rugby in the road. Please, Kolbe has become a master at beating rivals by throwing them off-balance. South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe's Toulouse announced on Wednesday their squad will take a pay cut of up to 15% for next season. 'It wasn't the best way to be brought up, but I think it helped me a lot in terms of the things I've seen in my community, the challenges I've faced on a regular basis. I don't want to blend in': Gareth Ainsworth is the Mustang-driving wannabe... Is it the end for the bouncer? 'They didn't look 16 at all – they looked 20!' Please, The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. 'That's what I love about him and his wife – she is always pushing him to do the best thing for him, and just being in his corner, encouraging him. ... then send EXETER CHIEFS in a … 'Sometimes I surprise myself with the things I do on the field. Kolbe replies, not batting an eyelid that his national skipper has just butted in. 894646. Paris (AFP) South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe kept up his impressive early season try scoring record by crossing in Toulouse's 39-19 … Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. My dad never pressurised me – he said "do whatever you feel happy with". “He has an extremely good right-foot step,” says Nowell, by way of understatement. Both Kolbe and Kolisi have charitable foundations to help their local communities in need. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Farrell just about got an arm on him, although not enough to slow him down. 'That was me every day when I got out of school – making sure I followed my dad to stay out of trouble. He was something else! 'I scored a try, kicked a drop-goal from the half-way line and everything went my way. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. It's still happening now, even in day-light. According to the company, Kolbe's outstanding performance last year in the Top 14 Championship and World Cup landed him the deal. Springboks star Siya Kolisi (R) interrupted our video call to hail his team-mate Kolbe (L). Cheslin Kolbe has landed another amazing opportunity. South Africa 'flattered referee Jerome Garces over his... 'Some days my only meal was a slice of bread. Coming onto the … That's the problem with virtual interviews – you never quite know who is listening in. Toulouse – 15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Yoann Huget, 13 Sofiane Guitoune, 12 Pita Ahki, 11 Cheslin Kolbe, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Antoine Dupont, 8 Selevasio Tolofua, 7 Francois Cros, 6 Jerome Kaino (c), 5 Joe Tekori, 4 Rory Arnold, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Cyril Baille. By under-16s he was selected for Western Province to play Free State, at fly-half. I want you to tell Will, man, more about how it is here. POOL B – Cheslin Kolbe was the shining light of the first round of action after the Springbok wing scored a brace of tries to help Toulouse come from behind to beat Ulster 29-22 in Ireland. Unfortunately for England, Kolbe was against them in Japan last November. 'I'm a rugby player and my wife's favourite player is Cheslin – can you believe it!? She opened up the gate and the next thing gangs started shooting at the police, and were setting fires off. 'Listen here, bro, you make me so emotional the whole time,' Kolisi – on the way back from a community visit with the foundation that bears his name – tells Kolbe. Having made a career from leaving opponents grasping at thin air, Cheslin Kolbe … I know for a fact that more people who hear his story the more will fall in love with the man he is knowing what he had to get through.'. 'We've always wanted to be the best. 'I am doing this for myself, my family, the people that supported me and the teams that I play for, but also to create a lot of hope for other kids across the world. 'I want you to explain a bit more to Will – that's the kind of stuff that happens day-in day-out. It was about 2pm. 'I made sure I trained as much as I could and didn't spend a lot of time with friends because I know what I wanted to achieve and succeed in. “Cheslin Kolbe played a … Nowell knows all too well what he is facing because they. 'Wayde has done phenomenally,' says Kolbe. CAPE TOWN - Samir Nurkovic is a giant of a man. I am blessed for that.'. In-form Toulouse wing Cheslin Kolbe has dismissed the idea that the four-time European champions might be classed as favourites for Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs, with the English club in the last four for the first time. 'His story and so many "coloured" people's stories are so important. 'My dad has been my hero since I was a kid,' says Kolbe. 'It's what I love doing, I love creating things out of nothing.'. The Boks skipper is not just a legend in his sport, but an increasingly influential figure both at home and on the global stage. Kolbe smiles now. South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe kept up his impressive early season try scoring record by crossing in Toulouse's 39-19 French Top 14 win over Toulon on Sunday. ', Kolbe's cousin, Wayde van Niekerk (C) beat Michael Johnson's 17-year 400m at Rio 2016. Kolbe’s agent is still on mute, her camera off as she is travelling on a train to Manchester while hosting the Google Meets call, but another person wants to muscle in. The 26-year-old rugby star signed a deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports. Born in 1993 as his country was in the throes of a Rainbow revolution led by Nelson Mandela, Kolbe came from a sport-mad family. EUROPEAN CUP REPORT: World Cup-winning Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries as Toulouse cruised past Ulster in Toulouse on Sunday. 'I told my dad "if this is what I'm going to be facing what's the point in keeping on pushing?" His towering figure stands at 1.87m and tips the scale at 80kg. 'I've seen guys selling drugs and taking them in front of me. 'Kids should not look up to gangsters, but to us as rugby players, or other sportspeople. 'I didn't think I was ready. 'My dad has some crack-up every now and then saying "I was much better than you are now!". He joined a while back, silently. 'I was just about to pull up into the yard and the police-van just turned around the corner. 'They both inspire me. “The system will take care of him,” Hunter says with an air of certainty, “but we will tweak it just as we did for Cheslin Kolbe (of Toulouse, in the semi-finals). 11. I've been inspired. I did things I never thought I could do.'. The effort in question saw Lloyd appear off the bench against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. ', Kolbe is one of the smallest players in the game and he had to overcome plenty of rejection. 'When I was 10 I was walking from my parents' house to my gran's place – I had to cross a big field to get there. Cheslin Kolbe steps THREE defenders to score in Toulouse win; More than half of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape may have had Covid, blood donor tests show; LIVE & WATCH | Virat Kohli out for a duck, Rohit Sharma hits dazzling ton; SAPS divers search for those drowned in Limpopo floods; Covid-19 expected to last long-term despite global vaccine rollout A player that could be blessed with wonderful talent.'. But Kolisi's wonderful interruption is not over. They could not pay rent so were kicked out of their homes. 'I don't think people are aware of how bad it still is today. Kolbe is keen to highlight these struggles of the "coloured" community. Most notably, that was when Kolbe made Owen Farrell fall over. The last thing they needed was Kolbe taking the mickey. 'How are you man?' The comments below have not been moderated. He helped feed 400 people a week, and the numbers have now quadrupled. If a number of South African coaches had their way in years gone by we would never have drooled over Kolbe's feet as fast as a cheetah, agility a leaping antelope would gawp at, and a killer finisher's instinct to make a shark recoil in terror. 'I want to make a difference, be an inspiration, be a hero for them to look up to and hopefully that can give hope. 'Gangsterism, gang wars fighting over territory, those kind of things happened on a daily basis. During lockdown Kolbe should have stayed in France, but went back to Cape Town to assist his countrymen, bringing food to the hungry, and support to the needy. The last time that Jack Nowell saw Cheslin Kolbe in person was in the World Cup final last year. So he has borrowed Isaac's phone and while sitting in the passenger seat of a car driving across South Africa he has now made this a group conference call. 'It's a way of breaking down a players' confidence. The face we now see beaming back at us is not him, another agency representative. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Gang members have certain territories, so others can't come there or there will be fights. ', Kolbe dodges past England captain Owen Farrell on his way to scoring in the World Cup final.

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