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South Africa Cheslin Kolbe is a professional rugby union player known for his electrifying speed and exceptional skills, transitioning from South African domestic rugby to becoming a double Rugby World Cup winner with the Springboks, while also establishing a foundation to provide opportunities for underprivileged children.
Cheslin Kolbe, a 2025 World Rugby Awards Men's 15s Player of the Year nominee, has been an Investec brand ambassador since 2022. Investec supports Kolbe's foundation and provides international banking and wealth management services to his family.
Cheslin Kolbe has joined Devco Group of Companies as their official brand ambassador.
Cheslin Kolbe has been a brand ambassador for Gilbert Rugby since August 2021. He expresses excitement about partnering with a brand close to his heart, calling it a childhood dream come true.
Cheslin Kolbe represents Kooi Beds as a brand ambassador since March 2022.
Springboks Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe partnered with L'Oréal South Africa to promote grooming and self-care among males.
South African rugby star Cheslin Kolbe is the latest sports ambassador to join forces with PRIME Hydration, the energy drink brand co-founded by Logan Paul.
Cheslin Kolbe, alongside other rugby superstars Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, and Tendai Mtawarira, were unveiled by Engen in Cape Town as part of a partnership.
Superdry and Cheslin Kolbe joined forces to convey an inspirational message across South Africa, emphasizing an unwavering spirit.
Cheslin Kolbe was born on October 28, 1993, in Kraaifontein, South Africa. His early life in Scottsville exposed him to both community spirit and social challenges, which shaped his perspective and determination. He attended Hoërskool Brackenfell and represented Western Province at various youth levels, including the Under-16 Grant Khomo Week in 2009 and the 2012 Under-21 Provincial Championship. Kolbe made his senior provincial debut for Western Province in the Vodacom Cup in 2013 and later joined the Stormers for Super Rugby, demonstrating his potential as a dynamic player.
Kolbe’s career gained significant momentum in South Africa, where he signed a three-year deal with Western Province until 2016 and helped them win the Currie Cup in 2014. He also distinguished himself in rugby sevens, representing the South Africa Sevens team from 2012 to 2017 and earning a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. In 2017, he moved to France to play for Toulouse in the Top 14 league, where he continued to develop his game and gained international recognition, leading to his debut for the South Africa national team in 2018.
His international career with the South African Springboks has been highly successful, including instrumental roles in their Rugby World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023. At club level, Kolbe achieved further success, winning the European Cup and the Top 14 with Toulouse in 2021, and the European Challenge Cup with Toulon in the 2022–23 season. Currently, he plays for Tokyo Sungoliath in Japan Rugby League One. Beyond his sporting achievements, Kolbe is actively involved in philanthropy through the Cheslin Kolbe Foundation, which aims to provide educational and sporting opportunities for children in South Africa.
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