Cheslin Kolbe keen for debut Test at Ellis Park

SPORTSAREENA.comJuly 24, 2023

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Springboks talisman Cheslin Kolbe says he’s excited at the prospect of doubtless taking part in in his first-ever Test match Ellis Park on Saturday.

As the venue the place the Springboks received their maiden Rugby World Cup title in fairytale vogue in 1995, Ellis Park is the house of South African rugby.

And the the Springboks are set to play their final dwelling Test of the season there this coming weekend, after they tackle Argentina in a must-win encounter with a view to stand an opportunity of successful the Rugby Championship (that’s if Australia discover a strategy to beat the All Blacks earlier within the day).

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AIR KOLBE TO DEBUT AT ELLIS PARK?

Jacques Nienaber is about to announce the workforce on Tuesday and may Kolbe be chosen within the match day squad, it is going to mark his first look within the inexperienced and gold at Ellis Park – a prospect that excited him immensely.

“I’ve never played at Ellis Park as a Springbok, so if I get the opportunity to play, it would be fantastic,” stated Kolbe.

“The atmosphere at the stadium is electric and we’d love it if people come out in numbers and support us. It’s our last home game before we leave for the World Cup, so it would be special to play in front of a passionate crowd.”

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AERIAL BATTLE KEY FOR SPRINGBOKS

In previewing the sport in opposition to Argentina, Kolbe recognized two key areas of the sport the Springboks should dominate with a view to emerge as victors.

“The aerial contest and battle for dominance is going to be big. Argentina showed in their last two matches what they can do, and with players in their backline that have played on the Sevens circuit, they’ll pose challenges.”

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Looking forward to the workforce’s closing Rugby Championship battle, we’ve gathered some info, and that is the workforce that would look line up on Saturday.

Springboks’ doable line up: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Canan Moodie, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 André Esterhuizen, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Duane Vermeulen (captain), 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Marco van Staden, 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Thomas du Toit, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Trevor Nyakane.

All in all, it might nonetheless be a really sturdy aspect, with a combination between Springbok regulars and some ‘fringe’ gamers.

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