Kolbe speaks to SA Rugby Mag about wanting his path from Kraaifontein to the pinnacle of world rugby to carry a message beyond sport — that background and circumstance don't have to be destiny. The full piece explores how he frames that story and what he wants it to mean for young players coming through.
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Cheslin's journey as a blueprint for the next generation
Kolbe wants his rise from Kraaifontein to world rugby's summit to serve as a lasting message to the next generation that origin doesn't determine ceiling.
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