Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been singing Cheslin Kolbe's praises after his brutal dissection of Cadan Murley at Ellis Park — a reminder, if one were needed, that Kolbe's footwork remains among the most destructive weapons in world rugby. The piece unpacks the specific moment that left England's wing looking helpless, with the implication that Murley won't be the last winger humiliated this season.
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Kolbe's Ellis Park masterclass leaves England voices purring
Youngs and Cole can't stop talking about Kolbe's demolition of Murley at Ellis Park — the piece breaks down the moment and why it signals more victims to come.
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