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South African Rugby Star Cheslin Kolbe Signs with Japanese Club Suntory Sungoliath

After terminating his contract with Toulon one year from the end, South African full-back (or winger) Cheslin Kolbe signed up with Japanese club Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.

Ten days ago, RC Toulon announced that it had agreed with Cheslin Kolbe to end his contract one year from the end. On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, the Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath announced the signing of the South African full-back (or winger). After the Western Force (2013-16), the Stormers (2013-17), Toulouse (2017-21) and therefore Toulon (2021-23) the 29-year-old will discover the fifth team of his career.

“I’m so excited to join the Japanese league after the World Cup. This is going to be a new chapter and a new challenge in my career and I would like to thank everyone who made this transfer possible. Suntory is a team with an impressive history and I look forward to making great memories with this team in the coming seasons. Dear fans, I hope you enjoy my performances. See you soon ! “said the Springbok in a statement. The duration of the Kraaifontein native’s contract has not been disclosed.

The Sungoliaths have been waiting for a title since 2012

Cheslin Kolbe joins a side that finished third in the Japan League regular season, only to be knocked out in the semi-finals by Kubota Spears, who went on to win the title. Crowned champions five times, the Sungoliath have not been since 2012 and are counting on Kolbe to remedy this. ” I would have liked to stay in Toulon but the financial constraints of the clubs and the injuries made it difficult “, had declared the player when leaving the Rade.

There is no doubt that the Japanese team was able to find the arguments to convince him and follow in the footsteps of other foreign players who came to the championship, such as Dan Carter, Fourie du Preez, George Gregan, David Pocock, Jerome Kaino, Sonny Bill Williams or even Beauden Barrett. In the meantime, it is a major Top 14 player who is leaving France, after 82 games and 31 tries for Toulouse and 31 games and 10 tries with Toulon, but also two Brennus Shields, a Champions Cup, a Challenge Cup and a title of best player of the Top 14 in 2019.

2023-06-08 09:15:06
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