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Springbok hero Cheslin Kolbe leaves pitch in tears after being carted off
By Kim Ekin
The Springboks camp face a nervous wait after South Africa’s 2019 World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe left Toulon’s match against Lyon on a cart.
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He appeared to suffer a foot injury after scoring a try late in the first half.
Toulon’s No 14 injected into the back line on the opposite side where he took the outside on Lyon’s centre.
Kolbe had enough pace to slice through and evaded a cover tackle by diving across the line to score in the 36th minute.
He attempted to roll back upright in one motion before immediately clutching at his right foot and falling back to the ground.
Medics and teammates rushed to his attention as a visibly upset Kolbe lay on the ground holding his foot.
The 29-year-old was carted off the 4G surface at Stade de Gerland with fears now that the star could miss the World Cup in France which is less than six months away.
France’s TV broadcaster Canal+ reported that he had suffered a sprained ankle as he bounced off the ground but he will likely undergo scans will confirm the extent of the injury.
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Kolbe’s time at Toulon has been marred with injuries but this season he had found some consistency on the right wing.
After six outings in the first 15 weeks, the Springbok star had played eight straight rounds in the Top 14 as well as two Challenge Cup games.
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What a great read. Players mature at different stages and words that may inspire some are far too cutting for others. Good coaches are so important to the career of young players. The ability to get into a player's head is a gift. But in the wrong hands this can be a disaster. There is so much emotional stuff going on with young players that it takes a really good coach to bring the best from them and inspire them to be the best they can be playing rugby and importantly the best person they can be as a person.
Go to commentsInteresting read Nick, thanks. Is it a reality check for incomings and outgoings for the English clubs over money? a market correction? This is always a strange thing when it comes to what is still fundamentally recreation, a leisure pursuit. You could have the two divisions but the 2nd division will lose interest for the top flight of players. Maybe a random draw to create two pools that would lead to a play-off system? Have not thought it through but throwing it out there.
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