Springboks' Kolbe, Roos Bask In Glory At Sa Rugby Awards
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe etched his name into the history books, while Nadine Roos picked up the best women's player at the SA Rugby Awards in Cape Town on Thursday evening.
As South African rugby and 2024 excellence were celebrated, Kolbe and Roos scooped up the top awards with Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu winning the Young Player of the Year trophy.
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ADVERTISEMENTKolbe became the first backline player since Jean de Villiers in 2013 to take the prestigious SA Rugby Men's Player of the Year title.
Kolbe's electrifying pace and skill on the field were key to these successes as he played a pivotal role in the Springboks' stellar season, which saw the four-time World Cup champions to 11 victories in 13 Tests.