Cheslin Kolbe Reflects On His Journey After Winning Sa Rugby Player Of The Year Award

Cheslin Kolbe didn't think he would be crowned the South African Rugby Player of the Year coming up against big names like Pieter-Steph du Toit, current World Rugby Player of the Year, Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth and star inside centre Damian de Allende.

But the accolade fell to the fleet-footed winger on Thursday evening in Cape Town when he dusted out his Springbok teammates to be crowned the best player in SA for 2024.

He follows in the footsteps of former Stormers teammate Jean de Villiers who was the last backline player, back in 2013, to win the prestigious award.

Kolbe said he is still pinching himself after bagging the win after a stellar 2024 with the Springboks.

Growing up and seeing all the players who have lifted this award has motivated me to one day do the same, Kolbe said in a video interview.