I'm a Dutch guy (no Rugby there!) who immigrated to South Africa and fell in love with the Boks. I can't tell you enough how much positivity Rassie Erasmus and his team are bringing to the country where so much hardship and negativity persist. Your respect from New Zealand is heart-warming and a beautiful contribution to the kind of optimism this country needs so dearly. Thank you so much for your heart and attitude. Just know the respect is entirely mutual. There is no opponent as formidable as the Kiwis, we see you.
Hi. I have a wife and two 6 year old daughters and we are immigrating to the Netherlands in 6 months because of the crime and inevitable collapse of South Africa. Why did you come to South Africa, if I may ask?
@@Blimzio Because of my daughter who went to live in SA with her mom at the time. Why I stay in SA is because I am free here. The chaos (collapse as you call it, I don’t deny it) also means I can do what I want. I can choose whatever way I want to live. In NL everything is planned and regulated (determined) for you. Erasmus symbolises the mentality to create a great life in SA: failing water? Get a borehole. Theft-level municipal bill? Get solar. Live in the bush? I can, just build my own road. In NL everything is cushioned, planned, organised, managed, where is the adventure, the excitement? Nothing wrong with that, just “been there, done that”. Now I carry that Dutch “can do” mentality into pristine natural land, beautiful beaches, good weather, etc. I wish you all the best, experience what different countries are like, have fun.
@Blimzio I agree with Willem. I have lived within the EU for approaching 20 years. I have realised that I am a bird in a golden cage...not free, and the cage is starting to break. I have been back to SA twice in the last 12 months, and will be moving back in 2025. It's hard to explain...but Europe has problems that are getting bigger, and will prove very difficult to fix.
Countries like Spain, Portugal ,Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Germany - and most of all, Georgia - have been let down badly by World Rugby. Tests against Tier 1 opponents? Nope. Expand the world cup to accommodate them? Nope. Market rugby heavily in those countries? Nope. Instead, we have go keep those Six Nations pure, do we not? There is light in the tunnel, though. 2027 will feature 24 teams and it sounds like Georgia's role is being reconsidered, to promote them to the top flight of European rugby. I'm glad you found a home here with us and fell in live with the brutal game. How good was that ending against Argentina, when all the guys were just at each other's throats... But when the final whistle blew, they all just shook hands and exchanged a hug or two. To me, THAT is what this great game is all about.
The most admirable part of Cheslin to me is his humility and emotional intelligence. He does'nt seem to take anything for granted and is always grateful. Cheslin looks as if he lives by the Gary Player wisdom..."the harder I work the luckier I get"
Very nice tribute to a man that will no doubt be known as one of the greatest Springboks. At a glance, his try scoring record does not seem all that impressive; one would expect him to have a much higher strike rate. But when you look a bit deeper, what this man brings is frightening. First up, consider the fact that Kolbe NEVER plays against Tier 2 opposition and hardly ever makes os chosen against any team outside of the Top 5 or 6 in the rankings. He is played almost exclusively in the big matches against big teams - never against the sides that one would expect him to have a field day. Then, have a look at the entire defensive setup of whatever team we're playing against - they always put an extra cover defender in place for him AND the fullback is never far from his projected running line. He lures defenders like flies, opening up the rest of the park for the slightly less godlike members of his team. Lastly, from the nation that brought forth the likes of Danie Gerber, Naas Botha, Breyten Paulse and Brent Russel, Kolbe is an absolutely glorious addition to the legacy of the Springbok.
I am a springbok fan, but if South Africa falls out of any competion i always support New Zealand as if i am a kiwi. These two teams will always be my number 1
Brave heart Cheslin. I love him so much. He is the reason that I love rugby. I hope that Cheslin has many years to play this game. I can watch him all day, yes, those dancing steps are amazing 😊
According to Eddie Jones, who coached Cheslin in Japan, even though Cheslin was a world cup winner, he still practiced harder than everybody else, was last off the practice field, and was generous with advice and assistance to younger players.
This video just probably earned you thousands of SA subscribers(mine included)! Not only are we very serious supporters, we also support our supporters. Thank you for honoring this great player and giving him the respect he deserves. A national treasure(-:
Many years ago when I lived in Cape Town, I was at this party in Observatory( the locals will know)... We ran out of beer, so off to the shebeen(smokie) we went in Salt Rive/Soutraavuur🤣, (a white guy, a coloured and a black guy walks into a shebeen😝) I'm the coloured guy by the way, I was left in the front garage while my mates went inside. I sat on this makeshift bench next to a guy called 'Oogies' (eyes - it sounds much cooler in Afrikaans) he had eyes tattooed on his eyelids, needless to say he scared the sh!t out of me, (being the english speaking, southern-suburbs coloured here) He was a small, thin creature, cooked out of his skull on dagga/weed. We got to talking as 'our kind naturally do' and for the life of me I can't remember why the conversation took a 'sho't left' to the topic of fighting. But herein lies the reason why Cheslin is the way he is (Sorry for taking the scenic route) - Oogies said(in his broken English), "Doesn't matter how big the bra is, or how many of them there are. You got to kill me, cause I'm gonna keep coming, doesn't matter what." That's the mentality that is in the psyche of a typical 'cape-coloured' - it's not how big you are, but how big your heart is.
Now here's how it sounds in the coloured community, as jay my nie doodmaakie, kom ek trug vi jou,... so it may sound course,... but the mentality and reality in sport today with the coloured boys are , if i come or go for you, theres no stopping me, I'm gonna run you to the ground, and im going to score,... I'm gonna step up to the plate, swing the bat, and im gonna hit a home run... it's a statement they make, of proving to you, I'm worth it, why was i denied because of my colour, it's a good and positive determination, a form of positive psychology... and its easy to coach a player who naturally understands how and what is expected of them,... nice thing is, Dr Rassie is a great man of understanding the psychology of his boys😂❤ek likes hom baie
@@theoclarke5510 I don't know if he's aware?...as humble as pie, but he's the most beautiful and kindhearted gentleman...he has done something so huge, I'm talking humangus, in the life of someone extremely close to my family, ... I have had a wish hanging on my heart to say thank you for what he's done,personally.... A Prayer that will be answered one day,...In Jesus Name i depend...
Kia Ora Uso, big greetings from Cape Town. This perserverance runs deep in the veins of our people back in the Cape Flats. This video indicates the indomitable spirit of our forefathers and ancestors, and very similar to New Zealand we can attestify to our skillset, manners, respect, courage, strength, agility and speed. I think this is a big reason why we in especially Cape Town love the All Blacks. Just about your video, a good presentation, we know we must not sleep on New Zealand and enjoy our process and way of rugby , so for now we lead and tomorrow it might be you again or some other nation else with all things big respect for honouring Cheslin, his dad and family. It's only but a pebble in the pond of the ripple effects of many more before him that made this possible. Until our next match, take care and all the best.
I still vividly remember how mind-blowing it was to discover that Cheslin and Wayde are actually related. It felt like something straight out of an unbelievable movie plot, yet here we are.
@@BlackRugby Did you know they Wayde injured himself badly (Knee injury) and hence never really came back to his best at a touch rugby match at Newlands Cape town on the field just before the Springboks played the All Blacks in 2018.
Enjoyed the heck out of this Video... Well done, with a mix of humor and great knowledge!... And as an American, AND a Miamian I appreciated the Tyreek Hill mention in there 💪
Love the way you’re getting the miracle of South African rugby becoming the symbol of the new South Africa where talent with hard work (and not race) are among the factors for success
Great video! Many of the Boks back stories are so inspirational & reflect the incredible heart and character they express on the field. Like Mapimpi, Kurt-Lee Arendse & Siya Kolisi. His book Rise is a brilliant study in overcoming life's obstacles. SA rugby had to do a long term investment in grass roots rugby to overcome quota's & now we are reaping those amazing benefits 🙏
@@BlackRugbyYou wont be disappointed, very inspirational - like him & not the normal dry biography. It transends Nations, and is a story of the power of the human spirit
As a South African, the sentiment is mutual - there is no team we respect and want to win more than the All Blacks...except the Springboks of course. ❣
As a Springbok supporter, I thank you very much for this warm lauding of the talent in this country and the teams that are arising from it. But as a rugby fan, I feel we mustn’t overhype this Springbok team too quickly. They are indeed worthy of everything they have achieved up to this point in time. However, I feel the true acid tests for this team still awaits (upcoming European tour, playing tests in NZ).
@@BlackRugby true. They certainly came through a tough Covid period, and well the victories and back to back World Cup speaks for itself. Rather I should be saying, keen to see what new heights this team can reach!
Cool video from a South African.. Cheslin is a absolute freak and Legend. We love our Boks, big small, white black.... Doesn't matter because Iin Siya and Rassie we trust
What’s scary is the level of talent they have coming through as youngsters. Many of whom already have highlight reels on RUclips and if not better than what Kolbe was at that age. South Africa’s dominance doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon.
And they have Tony Brown alongside Rassie in the coaching team 😬There's some serious outside-the-box smarts in that coaching box... I feel like we're in the early stages of a serious Springbok dynasty. I hope the ABs can work out how to keep our best players. I think we are getting a taste of what the Pacifica teams have been dealing with for decades. Some of our best players and many of our second tier players being controlled by Northern Hemisphere teams as they chase the Euros and Pounds and Yen...
Eks so trots op ons Suid Afrikaners se sogenaamde kleiner spelers wat UITMUNTENDE SUKSES in rugby bereik. Cheslin is Cheslin, not fare to equivalent him 🇿🇦❤
great episode, as a staunch Boks supporter I am on f**king cloud nine because of our dominance at the moment, but the AB's will be back on top soon and I look forward to that!
Kraaifontein isn't the place you make it out to be ,I grew up there and it was always a respectable place, but unfortunately, it started falling to crime after 1994.Cheslin went to Brackenfell High School in a superb suburb in Cape Town. Speed is a natural thing under rugby players in Cape Town area, I played against many of these clubs and was always surprised at some of these players speed on the field, running a 10.61 100m myself.
Well stayed my friend. Colby amazing person on and off the field. Just glad he plays for the boks and not against us. 😂 Love the way u think and spoke about rugby. Lot of good rugby players all over the world and have to get the credit for it ❤
What this narrator doesn’t know that rugby has been diverse game in SA for over 100years. Cheslin comes from generations of players, Kholisi comes from generations too. Mapimpi comes from a rugby culture in rural SA. It’s in the DNA.
I love your Documentary, it is so informative as well as important to know, how and what brought change and super success to the Springbok Team 😊,... Springbok Team.... when colour is put into a picture, it looks more vibrant, and so attractive, it sells so much easier than a pencil sketch, an old movie too, when colour movies came onto the screens, movie houses were packed, signs said, SOLD OUT, ... with diversity and a little lotta colour added to our Springbok Team,...Stadiums are packed to capacity, the noise and sounds clash into harmonious rising voices for the love of the game, every fan of colour has a hero on the field, and colour doesn't matterrrrr... a hero is a hero.... street rugby is like playing dodgeball in the street, tarred roads and broken toes, gravel patches and droee doring bossies made boys tough and rough,... boys and girls played street games, they developed dodging skills, WP runners, and swimmers, actually all sporting codes, unfortunately they only made it as far as Province you lived in,... when i watch rugby, I imagine how these men were when they were little boys, and how many of them played street sport, ...or did some of them play in Nike takkies on soft green turf,... I'll watch closely next time to see who played in the park and who played in the street...😂😂😂😂... don't take it too seriously, just an analysis of my childhood memories, and i love the way every player plays, they are all skilled world class players...learning something from each other, ... Springboks are a sharing caring team.... Die wereld is vrek lief vi julle😂❤😂❤❤❤❤
As a Springbok fan I'm happy where we are at but no doubt the All Blacks will bounce back...heck I'm not sure they even need to bounce back. The margins is just so refined these days and the truth is that if the worldcup is played tomorrow again it might have another outcome. Possibly if Kolbe's charge down on France's conversion kick was unsuccessful we might've not even made it to the final...such fine margins and as a Bok fan so thankful for our share of good outcomes when it mattered most.
Theres only 2 rugby shirts I own, 1s green n gold, the other has a silver fern on it.. whenever you chaps play another team, im happy to be wearing an all blacks top.. proudly, a rugby fan.. How many kiwis out there have a boks jersey?
All Blacks rugby is still mesmerising, however every team gets a time to shine... Argentina is starting to break through the clouds! Looking forward to the meteoric rise of All Blacks again 🎉❤🇿🇦💚💛
there is a difference between stepping and swerving. Cullen was not a stepper and neither was Habana. Possibly the best full back and wing of all time so as I praise Cullen as the greatest full back don't decry Habana as a special wing
South African have a few new cheslin kolbes on the way the past ones were overlooked by coaches who believed in big players Gio Aplon was another great
People keep talking about what the Bok DNA is and they keep talking about the huge bruisers like Etzebeth, Kolisi and PSDT. My question is this: are we not the nation that brought forth Danie Gerber? Did Naas Botha not hail from our shores? Was Mannetjies Roux just a figment of our imaginations? What about Pieter Hendriks, James Small? Breyten Paulse? Brent Russel? Bryan Habana? Gio Aplon? Is this not our DNA as well? 🧬
@@boerieroll surely you mean Plaasjapie as in Boer? Think hillbilly. Thanks, though, that's like calling a Mexican wet.back, or a NZer sheepshagger. FYI Japie Mulder is also with 1 'a'.
The Breakdown has always been so negative about SA rugby, especially John Kirwin.(Jealousy). Please send this video to them. Kirwin is to narrow minded to relize that SA plays winning rugby first against top teams but will play attacking when the opportunities arise. Against weaker teams SA will play as expansive as anybody else. As in 2022 when they scored 63 points v Italy. Next best was Ireland with 34 points !
I get it. You like talking about Apartheid. Apartheid ended way before Cheslin's birth. We're talking ten years before his birth. Before you start complaining that I'm white, I went to the same school as him. You don't make it to that school if you can't play ball. Colour never mattered there, only skill, so let's not make this a colour thing. Thank you.
@@Dogstar502 officially it ended in 1994, because that's the year we voted it out, however, the school we went to integrated in 1988. So yes, but no. Our town was a bit different. We did things our own way. By the time he was born we were already working on equality, and 13 years later when he reached highschool apartheid was long gone. Always ask the locals, they know a bit more than the English media.
You're a lot more passionate about this subject than I am cos you keep bringing it up. Put it this way, Kiwis wonder why Chester Williams was the only coloured player in the 1995 team. According to you that would be because no other coloured players were good enough
@@BlackRugby oh, you're the type to put words in people's mouths, I see. Actually, the answer lies with why so many coloureds rooted for the ABs instead of the Boks, but nice try. You see, in the mid 90s, most POCs hated the Boks for reasons I'm sure you already know, because you used it right off the bat to get people's attention. Now you pretend to 'wonder why.' It's OK. I'll spell it out for you, that way you'll be a bit less ignorant about the whole thing. They liked soccer more, because it was exclusively theirs, and there was no colour issue. It was only after Mandela stepped in that people warmed up to the Boks. That, and in Rugby we won the 95 WC, and our soccer has always been ass. You're just a fountain of flagrant statements, aren't you? Doing your part in trying to keep people divided much? Kinda weird having a Kiwi talk about Apartheid as something they don't like. I mean, everyone knows that Kiwis have a malignant white superiority complex that goes back as far as Thomas Cook (the non-Maori guy that 'discovered' NZ and brought a bunch of white folks to the Pacific to "peacefully negotiate their surrender.") That'd be like P Diddy calling Oprah a monster. Next time, just talk rugby, and don't take potshots about the past. I mean, if I recall correctly, both England and New Zealand tried in the past to claim South Africa as their own. The Boers sent you back to Dixie, and since then you've had sour grapes about the whole thing. Either that, or make a video about Jason Robinson, but start it with saying how he overcame slavery, but keep it vague, so you can deny ever saying anything about it. Then wait for the first Brit to tell you you're out of order, and make it seem like it's really his fault that it was in your video to begin with. You're a funny guy, Dimsum. Or you can just admit you said something stupid right off the bat, and as a result you ruffled some feathers. Your ego will be fine. Namaste.
LOL. Typical of a NZ person to politicise everything and skew the truth as a result. Not sure how things are in Auckland, but Kraaifontein is hardly close to be considered one of the damgerous places in the Western Cape. Cheslin might have lived in Kraaifontein, but he was schooled at Brackenfell High, not a elite school, but still a former Model C school. ALL South Africans see Wayde and Cheslin as national heroes. Cheslin had a longer route to get in the Springbok squad, but I believe it is just that that makes him more special. His work ethic is undeniable. Coming back to Kraaifontein. I am a former teacher in one of the Kraaifontein schools and think you need to brush up on your facts before making a town sound like a gangster's nest.
Jesus Christ, talk about being salty about one fact. He hardly made it sound like a 'gangsters' nest' you bot... Fuck me, why you being so over-sensitive? How old are you? What year were you born? As someone who's educating our future, to flip out over something like this, don't know if we should be entrusting that task with you. Let me try teach the teacher here and come to an explanation.
He was born in 1993. Apartheid ended in 1992. There had already been a coloured Springbok in 1981 and Chester Williams debuted for the Boks against Argentina two weeks after Kolbe was born. Stop milking the past for clicks.
Ja nou praat jy net stront. It was a long road and Rassie had the guts to push real change. Now sit down and let's just all enjoy it together. We have the deepest pool of talent bar none!!! And a future bok could come from any corner of the country.
Don’t know where you’re from but your video is very misleading! Yes I love Kolbe! Love Wade love my Country, but how old is Kolbe? Do a little bit of maths will you? How long have ANC ruled South Africa? Cheslin has had a tough life yes, but he have Never Ever lived under Apartheid!!!
It's what I was saying. People forget that ANC has been ruling for 30 years. Cape schools were the first to integrate, some in the late 80s. We grew up with blacks and coloureds, and by the time of the elections it was no longer a big deal to us. We just continued life.
@@jackhopkins9745 replay the intro, bro. Think you missed something. Anyway, probably good he the video wasn't about a white dude, otherwise he might've brought up the holocaust.
You thinbk apartheid was over and a switch flip, undoing 4-5 decades of apartheid and discrimination. Cheslin is 1993, parents brought up and had apartheid shoved down their throat like every coloured parent of a millennial. 90s-00s parents still remember well what they were reduced to thanks to apartheid
I'm a Dutch guy (no Rugby there!) who immigrated to South Africa and fell in love with the Boks. I can't tell you enough how much positivity Rassie Erasmus and his team are bringing to the country where so much hardship and negativity persist. Your respect from New Zealand is heart-warming and a beautiful contribution to the kind of optimism this country needs so dearly. Thank you so much for your heart and attitude. Just know the respect is entirely mutual. There is no opponent as formidable as the Kiwis, we see you.
Hi. I have a wife and two 6 year old daughters and we are immigrating to the Netherlands in 6 months because of the crime and inevitable collapse of South Africa. Why did you come to South Africa, if I may ask?
@@Blimzio Because of my daughter who went to live in SA with her mom at the time. Why I stay in SA is because I am free here. The chaos (collapse as you call it, I don’t deny it) also means I can do what I want. I can choose whatever way I want to live. In NL everything is planned and regulated (determined) for you. Erasmus symbolises the mentality to create a great life in SA: failing water? Get a borehole. Theft-level municipal bill? Get solar. Live in the bush? I can, just build my own road. In NL everything is cushioned, planned, organised, managed, where is the adventure, the excitement? Nothing wrong with that, just “been there, done that”. Now I carry that Dutch “can do” mentality into pristine natural land, beautiful beaches, good weather, etc. I wish you all the best, experience what different countries are like, have fun.
@@willemivo1 Beautifully said sir... Such a refreshing take on the problems we experience here.
@Blimzio I agree with Willem.
I have lived within the EU for approaching 20 years.
I have realised that I am a bird in a golden cage...not free, and the cage is starting to break.
I have been back to SA twice in the last 12 months, and will be moving back in 2025.
It's hard to explain...but Europe has problems that are getting bigger, and will prove very difficult to fix.
Countries like Spain, Portugal ,Netherlands, Belgium, Romania, Germany - and most of all, Georgia - have been let down badly by World Rugby. Tests against Tier 1 opponents? Nope. Expand the world cup to accommodate them? Nope. Market rugby heavily in those countries? Nope.
Instead, we have go keep those Six Nations pure, do we not?
There is light in the tunnel, though. 2027 will feature 24 teams and it sounds like Georgia's role is being reconsidered, to promote them to the top flight of European rugby.
I'm glad you found a home here with us and fell in live with the brutal game. How good was that ending against Argentina, when all the guys were just at each other's throats... But when the final whistle blew, they all just shook hands and exchanged a hug or two. To me, THAT is what this great game is all about.
This is a wonderfully warm-hearted video. Respect from Cape Town.
One of our greatest players. But why is this narrator so negative about Kraaifontein?
Thanks mate
The most admirable part of Cheslin to me is his humility and emotional intelligence. He does'nt seem to take anything for granted and is always grateful. Cheslin looks as if he lives by the Gary Player wisdom..."the harder I work the luckier I get"
Yes and his ability to dive
Very nice tribute to a man that will no doubt be known as one of the greatest Springboks. At a glance, his try scoring record does not seem all that impressive; one would expect him to have a much higher strike rate. But when you look a bit deeper, what this man brings is frightening.
First up, consider the fact that Kolbe NEVER plays against Tier 2 opposition and hardly ever makes os chosen against any team outside of the Top 5 or 6 in the rankings. He is played almost exclusively in the big matches against big teams - never against the sides that one would expect him to have a field day.
Then, have a look at the entire defensive setup of whatever team we're playing against - they always put an extra cover defender in place for him AND the fullback is never far from his projected running line. He lures defenders like flies, opening up the rest of the park for the slightly less godlike members of his team.
Lastly, from the nation that brought forth the likes of Danie Gerber, Naas Botha, Breyten Paulse and Brent Russel, Kolbe is an absolutely glorious addition to the legacy of the Springbok.
I am a springbok fan, but if South Africa falls out of any competion i always support New Zealand as if i am a kiwi. These two teams will always be my number 1
That moment when Cheslin sidestepped Farrell (4:27) is still one of my favourite memories! 😄
Watching that live with mates in Auckland, we all loved it too
Thank you for the beautiful tribute! Cheslin Kolbe is amazing! He inspires me to watch endless rugby reels to this day!
Brave heart Cheslin. I love him so much. He is the reason that I love rugby. I hope that Cheslin has many years to play this game. I can watch him all day, yes, those dancing steps are amazing 😊
According to Eddie Jones, who coached Cheslin in Japan, even though Cheslin was a world cup winner, he still practiced harder than everybody else, was last off the practice field, and was generous with advice and assistance to younger players.
As an old Capetonian, Cheslin is a superb rugby player. He's up there with the best in the world. I hope to see him on the field for many years.
Yes me too, I hope he plays until he is 40
This video just probably earned you thousands of SA subscribers(mine included)! Not only are we very serious supporters, we also support our supporters. Thank you for honoring this great player and giving him the respect he deserves. A national treasure(-:
I may have ruffled a few feathers, reading the comments, but I hope the sentiment has been conveyed that Cheslin is the man!
It’s the scrum cap. Give a Cape bro a scrum cap and he side steps gravity
😂😂😂
Petition to have Arendse and Kolbe to have more distinct scrum cap colours
😂😂😂
Should be a halloween costume in Owen Farrell's suburb haha
Many years ago when I lived in Cape Town, I was at this party in Observatory( the locals will know)... We ran out of beer, so off to the shebeen(smokie) we went in Salt Rive/Soutraavuur🤣, (a white guy, a coloured and a black guy walks into a shebeen😝) I'm the coloured guy by the way, I was left in the front garage while my mates went inside. I sat on this makeshift bench next to a guy called 'Oogies' (eyes - it sounds much cooler in Afrikaans) he had eyes tattooed on his eyelids, needless to say he scared the sh!t out of me, (being the english speaking, southern-suburbs coloured here) He was a small, thin creature, cooked out of his skull on dagga/weed. We got to talking as 'our kind naturally do' and for the life of me I can't remember why the conversation took a 'sho't left' to the topic of fighting. But herein lies the reason why Cheslin is the way he is (Sorry for taking the scenic route) - Oogies said(in his broken English), "Doesn't matter how big the bra is, or how many of them there are. You got to kill me, cause I'm gonna keep coming, doesn't matter what." That's the mentality that is in the psyche of a typical 'cape-coloured' - it's not how big you are, but how big your heart is.
Now here's how it sounds in the coloured community, as jay my nie doodmaakie, kom ek trug vi jou,... so it may sound course,... but the mentality and reality in sport today with the coloured boys are , if i come or go for you, theres no stopping me, I'm gonna run you to the ground, and im going to score,... I'm gonna step up to the plate, swing the bat, and im gonna hit a home run... it's a statement they make, of proving to you, I'm worth it, why was i denied because of my colour, it's a good and positive determination, a form of positive psychology... and its easy to coach a player who naturally understands how and what is expected of them,... nice thing is, Dr Rassie is a great man of understanding the psychology of his boys😂❤ek likes hom baie
@@WendyKolbe-cn8jr Agreed, whole-heartedly!!!
@@WendyKolbe-cn8jr Any relation to Cheslin?
Obs is nxa. Cool Runnings was DIE spot.
@@theoclarke5510 I don't know if he's aware?...as humble as pie, but he's the most beautiful and kindhearted gentleman...he has done something so huge, I'm talking humangus, in the life of someone extremely close to my family, ... I have had a wish hanging on my heart to say thank you for what he's done,personally.... A Prayer that will be answered one day,...In Jesus Name i depend...
Beautiful documentary about a brilliant player.
Thanks mate
Kia Ora Uso, big greetings from Cape Town. This perserverance runs deep in the veins of our people back in the Cape Flats. This video indicates the indomitable spirit of our forefathers and ancestors, and very similar to New Zealand we can attestify to our skillset, manners, respect, courage, strength, agility and speed. I think this is a big reason why we in especially Cape Town love the All Blacks. Just about your video, a good presentation, we know we must not sleep on New Zealand and enjoy our process and way of rugby , so for now we lead and tomorrow it might be you again or some other nation else with all things big respect for honouring Cheslin, his dad and family. It's only but a pebble in the pond of the ripple effects of many more before him that made this possible. Until our next match, take care and all the best.
I still vividly remember how mind-blowing it was to discover that Cheslin and Wayde are actually related. It felt like something straight out of an unbelievable movie plot, yet here we are.
It's crazy. Natural talent and amazing work ethic
@@BlackRugby Did you know they Wayde injured himself badly (Knee injury) and hence never really came back to his best at a touch rugby match at Newlands Cape town on the field just before the Springboks played the All Blacks in 2018.
Enjoyed the heck out of this Video... Well done, with a mix of humor and great knowledge!... And as an American, AND a Miamian I appreciated the Tyreek Hill mention in there 💪
Love the way you’re getting the miracle of South African rugby becoming the symbol of the new South Africa where talent with hard work (and not race) are among the factors for success
Great video! Many of the Boks back stories are so inspirational & reflect the incredible heart and character they express on the field. Like Mapimpi, Kurt-Lee Arendse & Siya Kolisi. His book Rise is a brilliant study in overcoming life's obstacles. SA rugby had to do a long term investment in grass roots rugby to overcome quota's & now we are reaping those amazing benefits 🙏
Didn't know Siya wrote a book til I read this comment. Thanks mate. Have bought myself a copy
@@BlackRugbyYou wont be disappointed, very inspirational - like him & not the normal dry biography. It transends Nations, and is a story of the power of the human spirit
Love each player in the Springbok team 😊
As a South African, the sentiment is mutual - there is no team we respect and want to win more than the All Blacks...except the Springboks of course. ❣
We love the transparency and honesty from your chanel from 🇿🇦 with love, my favorite player is Nonu he was the beast of side stepping.❤❤❤
Thank you. Rugby lovers gotta acknowledge greatness
it's funny how south africa defended their titles in the same weekend in both rugby and MMA
And much of the Capes gangland makes Kraaifontein look like a wealthy suburb
Cape Coloureds are some of the toughest people on earth. I know, I had one for a nanny who I loved to bits.
I now live in Canada, but grew up in and around Cape Town, I so miss the people, the culture, the firends!
Where u from nanny means grandma in uk but not in USA and if are your grandma that makes u coulered too by default
I know some of them that are now Kiwis. They're tough alright
@BlackRugby thr real tough ones don't make it to be a kiwi mortgage definitely getting the softer ones but they still tough on your scale
As a Springbok supporter, I thank you very much for this warm lauding of the talent in this country and the teams that are arising from it.
But as a rugby fan, I feel we mustn’t overhype this Springbok team too quickly. They are indeed worthy of everything they have achieved up to this point in time. However, I feel the true acid tests for this team still awaits (upcoming European tour, playing tests in NZ).
We know we know we know
100%. The things the Boks have consistently won the biggest games since 2019. Gotta acknowledge that
@@BlackRugby true. They certainly came through a tough Covid period, and well the victories and back to back World Cup speaks for itself. Rather I should be saying, keen to see what new heights this team can reach!
His one in a million the greatest player I ever seen❤❤❤
Cool video from a South African..
Cheslin is a absolute freak and Legend.
We love our Boks, big small, white black.... Doesn't matter because Iin Siya and Rassie we trust
0:14 - Nice!
What’s scary is the level of talent they have coming through as youngsters. Many of whom already have highlight reels on RUclips and if not better than what Kolbe was at that age. South Africa’s dominance doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon.
And they have Tony Brown alongside Rassie in the coaching team 😬There's some serious outside-the-box smarts in that coaching box... I feel like we're in the early stages of a serious Springbok dynasty. I hope the ABs can work out how to keep our best players. I think we are getting a taste of what the Pacifica teams have been dealing with for decades. Some of our best players and many of our second tier players being controlled by Northern Hemisphere teams as they chase the Euros and Pounds and Yen...
I don't know this new super star ⭐ but I love his talent and what he has to offer in South Africa.
He's the man
Eks so trots op ons Suid Afrikaners se sogenaamde kleiner spelers wat UITMUNTENDE SUKSES in rugby bereik.
Cheslin is Cheslin, not fare to equivalent him 🇿🇦❤
Special athletes and players
Excellent commentary ❤
great episode, as a staunch Boks supporter I am on f**king cloud nine because of our dominance at the moment, but the AB's will be back on top soon and I look forward to that!
Thanks mate. I'm sure Rassie has more tricks up his sleeve. Exciting
Kraaifontein isn't the place you make it out to be ,I grew up there and it was always a respectable place, but unfortunately, it started falling to crime after 1994.Cheslin went to Brackenfell High School in a superb suburb in Cape Town. Speed is a natural thing under rugby players in Cape Town area, I played against many of these clubs and was always surprised at some of these players speed on the field, running a 10.61 100m myself.
very well said friend great video.
if you grew up dodging bullets you would have a wicked sidestep as well
Cheslin said he saw some dodgy things growing up right
The speed he can dive is breathtaking
The man is a sure inspiration!
Had to make a video about him
Well stayed my friend. Colby amazing person on and off the field. Just glad he plays for the boks and not against us. 😂 Love the way u think and spoke about rugby. Lot of good rugby players all over the world and have to get the credit for it ❤
I'd take him on my Blues and All Blacks, but don't know if Kiwi teams have the balls to pick a player of his size
Those Cape Town boys … built for speed!! 💨 🏃
SA sprinters feature in the Paris Olympic finals, more than ever before.
Annoyed I missed that in this video
I grew up in Kraaifontein,wasn't a bad place. I left in 1988.
Any place in SA was safe during apartheid 😂, even the homelands were safe.
Which side of the train tracks? Coloured or white side?
Was intrigued when I read Cheslin's father say Kraaifontein was safer during apartheid
What this narrator doesn’t know that rugby has been diverse game in SA for over 100years. Cheslin comes from generations of players, Kholisi comes from generations too. Mapimpi comes from a rugby culture in rural SA. It’s in the DNA.
Some people wanna be like Mike
I just wanna be like Kolbe
Cheslin's the man!
I love your Documentary, it is so informative as well as important to know, how and what brought change and super success to the Springbok Team 😊,... Springbok Team.... when colour is put into a picture, it looks more vibrant, and so attractive, it sells so much easier than a pencil sketch, an old movie too, when colour movies came onto the screens, movie houses were packed, signs said, SOLD OUT, ... with diversity and a little lotta colour added to our Springbok Team,...Stadiums are packed to capacity, the noise and sounds clash into harmonious rising voices for the love of the game, every fan of colour has a hero on the field, and colour doesn't matterrrrr... a hero is a hero.... street rugby is like playing dodgeball in the street, tarred roads and broken toes, gravel patches and droee doring bossies made boys tough and rough,... boys and girls played street games, they developed dodging skills, WP runners, and swimmers, actually all sporting codes, unfortunately they only made it as far as Province you lived in,... when i watch rugby, I imagine how these men were when they were little boys, and how many of them played street sport, ...or did some of them play in Nike takkies on soft green turf,... I'll watch closely next time to see who played in the park and who played in the street...😂😂😂😂... don't take it too seriously, just an analysis of my childhood memories, and i love the way every player plays, they are all skilled world class players...learning something from each other, ... Springboks are a sharing caring team.... Die wereld is vrek lief vi julle😂❤😂❤❤❤❤
his secret is he does the basics right and everything else is bonus
"We should have our own breeding program" is a poor choice of words mate.
you missed a word
As a Springbok fan I'm happy where we are at but no doubt the All Blacks will bounce back...heck I'm not sure they even need to bounce back. The margins is just so refined these days and the truth is that if the worldcup is played tomorrow again it might have another outcome. Possibly if Kolbe's charge down on France's conversion kick was unsuccessful we might've not even made it to the final...such fine margins and as a Bok fan so thankful for our share of good outcomes when it mattered most.
A honest and truthful look at Springbok glory.. And to look at our googabs of schoolboy previously sport omitted talent in the waiting..
Makes me proud to have been born in Cape Town!
Theres only 2 rugby shirts I own, 1s green n gold, the other has a silver fern on it.. whenever you chaps play another team, im happy to be wearing an all blacks top.. proudly, a rugby fan.. How many kiwis out there have a boks jersey?
All Blacks rugby is still mesmerising, however every team gets a time to shine... Argentina is starting to break through the clouds! Looking forward to the meteoric rise of All Blacks again 🎉❤🇿🇦💚💛
born with a winning mentality
there is a difference between stepping and swerving. Cullen was not a stepper and neither was Habana. Possibly the best full back and wing of all time so as I praise Cullen as the greatest full back don't decry Habana as a special wing
South African have a few new cheslin kolbes on the way the past ones were overlooked by coaches who believed in big players Gio Aplon was another great
Brent Russell was shafted big time.
People keep talking about what the Bok DNA is and they keep talking about the huge bruisers like Etzebeth, Kolisi and PSDT.
My question is this: are we not the nation that brought forth Danie Gerber? Did Naas Botha not hail from our shores? Was Mannetjies Roux just a figment of our imaginations? What about Pieter Hendriks, James Small? Breyten Paulse? Brent Russel? Bryan Habana? Gio Aplon?
Is this not our DNA as well? 🧬
Gio Aplon was 🔥
Instinctive and dynamic
Big big chess fan , he's our koeksuster so sweet like a knife through butter, that's our chess,y a true gem.
Mate just wait until all the Jaapie's find your channel, it will explode. Boks are making everyone better All Blacks will raise their game no doubt
Jaapies? Jissis my ou. 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks mate. But enlighten me on the meaning of Jaapie please
Jaapie is an Afrikaans name or nickname for an Afrikaans man. Think Jaapie Mulder
@@boerieroll surely you mean Plaasjapie as in Boer? Think hillbilly. Thanks, though, that's like calling a Mexican wet.back, or a NZer sheepshagger. FYI Japie Mulder is also with 1 'a'.
Auckland is safe compared to any city in the world lol.
go to South or West Auckland
@@timgregory82 Nope, clean as a whistle compared to the rest of the world.
@@PaaydroI live in east Europe. Far safer here
@@timgregory82where in East Europe, fam?
Plenty of guns around nowadays. But easy to purposely keep away from that trouble
Mate Auckland is safe compared to any country or city in the world, especially South Africa , that place is fkn scary😂
You scare easily.
You're right. SA is not a place for snowflakes.
Here in South Africa, we ride our lions to the store while also taking our elephants out to graze.
It's terrifying when you're driving
A great team and argue to be the greatest team in the history of the sport if you look at the whole picture
The Breakdown has always been so negative about SA rugby, especially John Kirwin.(Jealousy). Please send this video to them.
Kirwin is to narrow minded to relize that SA plays winning rugby first against top teams but will play attacking when the opportunities arise.
Against weaker teams SA will play as expansive as anybody else. As in 2022 when they scored 63 points v Italy. Next best was Ireland with 34 points !
Chessie isnt that fast...but he can step at speed.
Might be the height but test rugby is so structured most important things speed in contact like you said
From a Springbok bauden barret is just as fast if not faster
Try keeping your comments to sport only
because sports and history don't go together?
Brilliant player, im not sure about the dive against Ireland though. Struggle to respect that
Take a hike and eat a potato
which game was this mate? genuine question
@@BlackRugby 2nd test this year
Love this guy
Good player🇳🇿
Best ever❤
We not interested in Foorball
Cheslin is My Hero
purely becos hes a Giant Killah and im a short arse lol
oh and im so farking jealous that he plays for the Mighty Spring boks
I get it. You like talking about Apartheid. Apartheid ended way before Cheslin's birth. We're talking ten years before his birth. Before you start complaining that I'm white, I went to the same school as him. You don't make it to that school if you can't play ball. Colour never mattered there, only skill, so let's not make this a colour thing. Thank you.
Apartheid officially ended in 1994. Cheslin Kolbe was born in Apartheid South Africa in 1993.
@@Dogstar502 officially it ended in 1994, because that's the year we voted it out, however, the school we went to integrated in 1988. So yes, but no. Our town was a bit different. We did things our own way. By the time he was born we were already working on equality, and 13 years later when he reached highschool apartheid was long gone. Always ask the locals, they know a bit more than the English media.
You're a lot more passionate about this subject than I am cos you keep bringing it up. Put it this way, Kiwis wonder why Chester Williams was the only coloured player in the 1995 team. According to you that would be because no other coloured players were good enough
@@BlackRugby oh, you're the type to put words in people's mouths, I see. Actually, the answer lies with why so many coloureds rooted for the ABs instead of the Boks, but nice try. You see, in the mid 90s, most POCs hated the Boks for reasons I'm sure you already know, because you used it right off the bat to get people's attention. Now you pretend to 'wonder why.' It's OK. I'll spell it out for you, that way you'll be a bit less ignorant about the whole thing. They liked soccer more, because it was exclusively theirs, and there was no colour issue. It was only after Mandela stepped in that people warmed up to the Boks. That, and in Rugby we won the 95 WC, and our soccer has always been ass. You're just a fountain of flagrant statements, aren't you? Doing your part in trying to keep people divided much? Kinda weird having a Kiwi talk about Apartheid as something they don't like. I mean, everyone knows that Kiwis have a malignant white superiority complex that goes back as far as Thomas Cook (the non-Maori guy that 'discovered' NZ and brought a bunch of white folks to the Pacific to "peacefully negotiate their surrender.") That'd be like P Diddy calling Oprah a monster. Next time, just talk rugby, and don't take potshots about the past. I mean, if I recall correctly, both England and New Zealand tried in the past to claim South Africa as their own. The Boers sent you back to Dixie, and since then you've had sour grapes about the whole thing. Either that, or make a video about Jason Robinson, but start it with saying how he overcame slavery, but keep it vague, so you can deny ever saying anything about it. Then wait for the first Brit to tell you you're out of order, and make it seem like it's really his fault that it was in your video to begin with. You're a funny guy, Dimsum. Or you can just admit you said something stupid right off the bat, and as a result you ruffled some feathers. Your ego will be fine. Namaste.
Amen❤
He's great isn't he
Dude Ioane
🔥🔥
thanks mate
Anyone can do the Shimmy, but know one knows when Cheslin is going to do it...
LOL. Typical of a NZ person to politicise everything and skew the truth as a result.
Not sure how things are in Auckland, but Kraaifontein is hardly close to be considered one of the damgerous places in the Western Cape.
Cheslin might have lived in Kraaifontein, but he was schooled at Brackenfell High, not a elite school, but still a former Model C school.
ALL South Africans see Wayde and Cheslin as national heroes. Cheslin had a longer route to get in the Springbok squad, but I believe it is just that that makes him more special. His work ethic is undeniable.
Coming back to Kraaifontein. I am a former teacher in one of the Kraaifontein schools and think you need to brush up on your facts before making a town sound like a gangster's nest.
Jesus Christ, talk about being salty about one fact. He hardly made it sound like a 'gangsters' nest' you bot... Fuck me, why you being so over-sensitive? How old are you? What year were you born? As someone who's educating our future, to flip out over something like this, don't know if we should be entrusting that task with you. Let me try teach the teacher here and come to an explanation.
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He was born in 1993. Apartheid ended in 1992. There had already been a coloured Springbok in 1981 and Chester Williams debuted for the Boks against Argentina two weeks after Kolbe was born. Stop milking the past for clicks.
Meh meh meh
Such a white guy comment. If I steal your car today, you should not complain about it tomorrow... Its over.
Apartheid ended in 1994
Ja nou praat jy net stront. It was a long road and Rassie had the guts to push real change. Now sit down and let's just all enjoy it together. We have the deepest pool of talent bar none!!! And a future bok could come from any corner of the country.
@@mug1945 It ended in 1992. Go and learn some history.
Cheslin you must learn to share and pass the ball to your team mates, opertunities went begging because of your selfishness
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⚡🏉🥃🇿🇦
Go Bokke!
Apartheid this and that. The new DEI word for people who have nothing to say. Miss.
The commenter is a moron
Hmmm guilt complex?
What are you talking about?
Time to accept that excluding players of color from sports like rugby was one the dumbest things apartheid did oom
Apartheid withdrawal symptoms 😢
Cheslin you must learn to share and pass the ball to your team mates, opertunities went begging because of your selfishness,jy is a windgat
Don’t know where you’re from but your video is very misleading! Yes I love Kolbe! Love Wade love my Country, but how old is Kolbe? Do a little bit of maths will you? How long have ANC ruled South Africa? Cheslin has had a tough life yes, but he have Never Ever lived under Apartheid!!!
It's what I was saying. People forget that ANC has been ruling for 30 years. Cape schools were the first to integrate, some in the late 80s. We grew up with blacks and coloureds, and by the time of the elections it was no longer a big deal to us. We just continued life.
He spoke about cheslin father... Hou op moan
@@jackhopkins9745And his parents still live in the same township, they refuse to move
@@jackhopkins9745 replay the intro, bro. Think you missed something. Anyway, probably good he the video wasn't about a white dude, otherwise he might've brought up the holocaust.
You thinbk apartheid was over and a switch flip, undoing 4-5 decades of apartheid and discrimination. Cheslin is 1993, parents brought up and had apartheid shoved down their throat like every coloured parent of a millennial. 90s-00s parents still remember well what they were reduced to thanks to apartheid
Kia ora Chceslain Colby Aotearoa