When South Africa went back-to-back | That Game When with Cheslin Kolbe

Two-time Rugby World Cup Champion Cheslin Kolbe sits down to talk about the Springboks' historic victory at Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
The winger speaks about his charge down of Thomas Ramos's conversion that ultimately proved to be the difference in the quarter-final, their narrow win over England in the semi-final and how hard he found it watching the final ten minutes against New Zealand after he had been yellow carded.
Kolbe is also joined by his captain, Siya Kolisi, as they discuss that game against the All Blacks, and the celebrations once they returned home to South Africa!
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[@SG-lj8uu]

I love Cheslin. He gives you all he’s got every game. He will die for points. He is incredibly talented and yet so humble.

[@johnman812]

The best description I've read yet. They are such a special bunch and we need to take all the inspiration from these boys while they're giving it!

[@Martin-pb7ts]

I live in New Zealand. So refreshing to see a player say he deserved the card he received. A real contrast to the rampant toxicity over here about Same Cane's red card.

[@Nick-18]

Hi Martin. Fellow saffa here that moved to the long white cloud I'm in Canterbury, whereabouts are you.

[@valentinotjiana4524]

"Ha A Maan, Ha A" it's the most South African thing you'll ever hear. These guys have the same soul no wonder they refer to each other as brothers! In fact all South Africans I assume...

[@QualityMusicFanatic]

cheslin kolbe deserve a lot of credit for us winning both world cups

[@shirleybotha1224]

I have great respect for Siya. What a captain and im so proud of you 🙏 all Springboks. Well done Bokke 👌

[@user-tb2sm9dq9d]

Dear Kolbe Cheslin brother, hey, what a fu*king world cup performance my role model... I love you and forever support you Kolbe❤ Yours sincerely Sandile Nkomo(brother)

[@shirleybotha1224]

​@spiderman-jv8we😅

[@jay-peephillips2349]

The Comradery, the Bromance, the Unity, the Respect, and more importantly the Love. The list goes on. This is what makes the Boks so special.

[@Mostlycars888]

I bloody love that my captain can say.... "I was like yoh my bru"😍😍😍😂😂😂😂 freakin legend!!!

[@AGirlNamedVan]

Lol he was too long in the cape 😂

[@kgadi_vanessa]

The intro 😂😂😂😂😂 Siya is very playful ❤

[@warrenbooysen]

Both these guys are living legends and you can see why the team gel so well. Togetherness is everything for them. Rassie is clearly a motivator of note

[@user-yu1se9us5p]

Gentle giants of the game. Thank you so much for the hope-courage-love and unity.

[@yeahryan27]

You need to interview Handre Pollard as well. Quite a few of us South Africans knew our chances of winning went up exponentially once he came back into the fold. Im just wondering if he knew about this pressure and how he dealt with it.

[@Sean-fz1zg]

His comments pre game vs England about beef was awesome, looks like he was ready for the pressure

[@Nick-18]

He knew, he's been dealing with it since winning U/20 WC as a school boy. Lots of people said we don't need him back. I think he proved to the world what a difference he makes.

[@sifisomagagula5476]

I still think that if we didn’t have Polly we would still have pulled something out of the bag. I don’t believe the results would have been different, I just think the coaches would have found another way to win. But having Mr pretty boy ice veins is always an advantage over the opponents

[@OriginalPuro]

From what I have learnt, playing Rugby isn't pressure, pressure is not having a job or having a family member be killed. Rugby is hope. Rassie said that.

[@Martin-pb7ts]

I have seen an interview with Pollard. Sorry I don't know where to find it. But he has spoken about the win and getting back into the squad. Humble, he just seems like a nice guy like most of the Boks.

[@luckyditaunyane8163]

We have many problems in SA, but rugby is not one of them. Well done, Bokke!!

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

Huge respect to a guy who gets yellow-carded at 72, knowing that’s the end to his World Cup final and still can sit there afterwards and go “yeah, that should be a yellow card”. That’s massive

[@zisssssou]

Would he say this after a defeat.....? Try to answer in the most honest way (not the Boks way).

[@raytheron]

Thank you, Bokke, and everyone involved, for bringing a country together and showing the world that South Africa is united by the sport and the team.

[@suzannestorbeck622]

‘What you are going through now doesn’t determine your future’ -inspirational ❤

[@user-bo6oh3mp5i]

Aaarg I love them sooo much, all of them.. I love how they love and support each other, I wish I can watch all of them together everyday 🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@desire_young_d2263]

Wonderful chemistry 🔥❤️ The way they keep telling each other that they love one another is Dope man😌

[@henrysmit7180]

This three close friends, Siya, Cheslin and Eben is just the best replica how best we can be if we empower eachother to achieve the same success. If we are honest about empowering, the best for the rich business people to invest in the under privilege youngsters like Siya's done with his sister and brother

[@erwin8335]

So proud of you guys. I watch highlights and listen to podcasts about the rwc every day!

[@shirleybotha1224]

Same here can't stop watching it

[@zandilepatekile3642]

I do this too 😂😂😂! I thought I was the only one who wasn’t quite over the Springboks World Cup campaign yet.😭❤️🫶🏾

[@user-bo6oh3mp5i]

Me Three! 🙋‍♀️ I can't get over them, I get soo excited when I think about them 🥺❤

[@ziyahhavea355]

Me Four 😂😂😂🏆🏆🏆🏆....i keep revisiting these channels to look for Bok content...RWC still fresh on my mind and still get teary-eyed with these clips. So when are we moving on?? 🤔...Never? Fine with me 😂

[@ballistix9275]

The respect and love within this team is something special 💚💪🏼

[@stevebuchmann9868]

This is so heartfelt it would bring a tear to a glass eye ❤️

[@queyoung754]

"Yoh my bru"😂 certified South African

[@SuperSwany1]

Love to see it! the beginning made me smile too! back to back champions and first to four. I am super proud.

[@alivebygrace3820]

Prayer changes things, God gave grace. Thanks guys for praying and not shying away to testify

[@wezvandez]

yes I prayed to Allah and we won!

[@xamela1]

This was so wholesome!

[@siyasangangqobe6701]

What a moment 🎉South African ruby 🎉

[@Pack-ManT-B-Told]

Pragtig! Siyabonga kakhulu. You give us hope.

[@loginroberts6673]

Such Off the Field Talk and Hear the Respect and Love between Players are Awsome.2027 Back to Back is Hard Work.We as Springbok Supporters Love No 1.. Win 1 Point 1 Champion It’s Springboks 🙏🏆👏🏼I still feel the RWC Tension with last 3 Games❤

[@hopeaguero7460]

I couldn’t e so proud of my springboks brothers rwc4 what a year to be alive.

[@mercy903]

Bokke, you truly are stronger together! One love, one heart. Our blood is green and gold! Go Bokke 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@hospagalief]

Siya u legend, safricans are the most magnanimous people yoh

[@moulin1995]

When he stopped that conversion i went crazy bro😮

[@BWill2704]

The night the Springboks won the world cup I went to bed 1am cause I was so excited....now I go to bed 20:00 cause of loadshedding

[@reganmyburgh3007]

I can't explain what humble and blessed person you are sir Cheslin goosebumps do grateful to God that your living your beautiful dream

[@douglasdejager8450]

Legends. World beaters x 2.

[@HuwEvans.]

The Boks needed this WC win. The country is in turmoil. It’s all we have. 😢

[@wot4922]

Every Country in the World is in turmoil but they won't talk about it. However, talking is our way and were not quitters. We'll keep on doing our best.

[@wiannel6025]

Jinne. Negatief meneer

[@siphamandladavid5668]

How does South Africa winning the world cup help the country?

[@SAPPERBRAVO]

We say that EVERYTIME we win the WC boet 😂 but yaaasis I'm still celebrating till now. 🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@SAPPERBRAVO]

​@siphamandladavid5668 HOPE and DREAMS can go a long way for self motivation and hard work my boet. A long way. Anyone from anywhere can do anything.

[@FrancoisSauer-ys3qc]

Have never seen successful charged down in professional rugby,amazing.

[@jpschroeder9648]

Habana for the Stormer, led to a 1 point win in Super Rugby vs a NZ team

[@rvlng7265]

i guess there have been a couple of successful ones but never in such a high stakes game

[@michaelhiggins9850]

Wow and it will stay a wow gentleman , you guys are ouer Hero's , you gave up everything to rich that ultimate goal and God has granted ouer wish for you to be successful for a whole nation . This will be remembered through out history . May God protect you all through His grace for you accomplished the impossible and has made it possible . Through humble , you guys has a lot of respect right over the world .

[@blessingmathayo]

Realize how they were both praying in the sin bin …❤️

[@alangrove2642]

Siya, in that moment of celebration, first thing he thinks of is his mate who is hurting. That's a Captain.

[@benna7917]

Cheslin The Legend Kolbe. Yster.

[@noelhawes7406]

Amazing Amazing.....I feel inspired by this....Amazing

[@matthewarmstrong1521]

When the springboks click at a WC it’s curtains and it gets harder to beat us the bigger the game gets

[@Thetruthshallsetyoufree-]

Love these guys❤

[@konkerunitedarmy1300]

"Yoh my bru" that south african for u

[@IwasInThe60s]

Absolutely beautiful..❤

[@thumekahutu4181]

❤❤❤❤❤ Love you guys, Bhutomncinci you are the best leader ❤❤❤

[@wjcvwcrsa]

Yoh my bru, my brasse 😂 Champions, also in spirit 🙏🙌💪🏾🇿🇦

[@adrianleonard6449]

Cheslin Kolbe's chase down of that infamous kick for goal is some piece of individual brilliance! Without it we would've lost ! If u see Cheslin , give him a sloppy kiss for me would ya!

[@Dumi-dumi]

Faf ripped that ball baie goed. Legend has it that... :-)

[@MosesMatsepane]

Fun fact, Faf lives in my hometown when he's in SA.

[@cliffcarelse466]

Love this team

[@nitalopes515]

One point it's all it takes bravo Springboks 👏

[@bantupiwe9192]

I love the green rings...very dope💚

[@LawaaiBraai]

Thank you guys,im sitting without work in SA but this keeps me inspired and life wont get me down!

[@jle42]

Respect ❤🎉

[@cornedenecker1636]

That intro is HILARIOUS hahahaha

[@RecklessBehaviour]

I don’t think the world is aware how deep routed rugby is in South Africa , the way you play it growing up , how it’s merged in your school I don’t think there’s anything like it anywhere else.❤

[@richardmatatahi4563]

Just a great player demands attention when he has the ball in hand. South Africa should be proud a gem amongst rocks in the South African team.

[@ORYXGREEN]

Love you guys 💙

[@elzaynegraaff5663]

Their laugh is funny

[@selwynarends1888]

You're prayers helped.

[@lyingeyes5579]

Sho I wanted to cry when Kolbe was sent off. I could feel the pain.

[@ZambeziKid]

so sweet

[@KeeshKush]

the bromance is so adorable

[@aprilsmith3683]

Our countrymen...🇿🇦

[@user-mx2fr6fh7b]

South Africa has shocked the world!!!!!!!

[@BlayneOliver]

Happy tears

[@hopeaguero7460]

Oh I love them they like we smoked all the teams hahahaaaa 😂😂😂🎉

[@jaksdt]

That charge down in the quarters against France, won us the World Cup.

[@paulterry1335]

Orsum 👊🏆🏆🏆🏆🏉

[@luciendasilva3862]

AMA BOKKE BOKKE!

[@bonganinongauza4186]

real life super heroes

[@justinbenjamin9981]

I’m not crying. You’re crying!

[@sabelopatrickbooi9197]

I am chopping onions shuuu

[@user-ns1nm4th2y]

Wela wela wela!

[@vintom7457]

4 out of 8 world cups played have been won. 🎉🎉🎉 NZ 3 out of 10.....❤

[@jeanettenaude9650]

Me too!

[@suzettepersent560]

Beautiful 😍

[@user-hf1gv5tq5s]

日本のラグビーリーグへようこそ！

[@nickysebastianmiller]

❤

[@ntsikelelogcelu3640]

❤❤❤

[@simpslayer7839]

So we lost the Irish match on purpose to face the French 😂😂😂💀

[@initwiththina]

The miming😂😂😂

[@TheBraaiKitchen]

I’m sure opposition teams must dread playing against him. 😂

[@yodaking8764]

11-12 final score

[@KyeCummings-lm1pz]

Bok fans 👇

[@tshepokgatle5620]

What's up?😊

[@hopeaguero7460]

Trust is like when you know what the person is capable of when is really matters you feared nothing that’s the tactic of green and gold team.

[@chipperjaunte]

Siya misses Eben you can tell he was supoosed to be in thr group call those 3 are always together

[@claradube5720]

YES we WON The WEBB ELIS

[@blessingmathayo]

🥹🥹

[@MA-ik7ys]

great win for the tmo that day. The games most influential player

[@thedashinglloyd2079]

You're still bitter mate? Your sour grapes won't change the results.

[@MA-ik7ys]

@@thedashinglloyd2079 i dont care. My team wasnt in the finals at all lol. But i did watch it and it was farcical

[@MoerseBokbaas1]

😂Salty 😂It's over dude

[@MA-ik7ys]

@@MoerseBokbaas1 once again. Not salty. Tmo won the game.

[@MoerseBokbaas1]

@@MA-ik7ys dude I don't want to go into this onto detail ,but 😫 I don't see anything wrong with the TMO calls .it was a blatant knock on ,try was forward ,Shannon 'woman abuser 'was clumsy and reckless and sammy cane was a red allday .pls give it a rest now.There must be a winner and there must be a loser. I still believe new zealand played above themselves .you over perform dude .give it a rest now .have a hellavu rugby Christmas and the 2 best rugby nation's contested the biggest ultimate 👌 price in rugby ...

[@JaemanEdwards]

After the camera stops recording "Fk we're tin arses aren't we" ?

[@anandsava6537]

😡👿

[@Swuel0]

Cheater Kolbe

[@warrenbooysen]

Still not over it ? It’ll pass

[@rodiz23]

@@warrenbooysen🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🦾

[@adrianchetty778]

Hope you get the counseling you need.. Loool @Swuel0

[@rodiz23]

@@adrianchetty778🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🦾🙆🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@kryptonoledge]

@ Swuel0. Voetsak man. Kolbe is the best winger in the world and a rugby legend. Now go cry under your pillow. It is past your bed time.

[@Whitefrog1966]

cheats.

[@troywilliams9367]

cry more

[@natashadiedericks7515]

Ok wit padda van negentien ses en sestig!!!!

[@oldman774]

We learn't from NZ, if yoou can bend the laws without breaking them, proceedto the final 😜

[@louisvanheerden]

hou jou poes bek

[@kalaharikreef7371]

How?

[@Shiminibilic]

U didn’t show anything , just lucky because vs French team u did nothing good . U had just stolen the game . I’ve been very disappointed, but God Bless you guys , not for the winning but because he is love , not sure about me .

[@mercy903]

If they didn't do anything why didn't the team that did something win? If you win three times in a row, do you still call that luck? Sour grapes story 😂🇿🇦

[@kalaharikreef7371]

Do you hear yourself? Stolen the game how?

[@jonathandavis8599]

You qualify for a refund on your education at your local primary school.

[@jsdups07]

SA been in turmoil for years now. But yes the win is always needed 🇿🇦🫡👍🏻

[@minginify]

They would not have won either cups without Pollard. So many crazy moments on their way to winning all the same, not just Pollard's insane pressure kicking.

[@MosesMatsepane]

So Pollard got the Boks out of the group stages into the quarterfinals? Think before you say something douchebag.

[@zamancamphalala3992]

Pollard is gifted and was on fire 🔥 during the tournament, but without this team Pollard was not gonna be able to kick those penalties so spring Boks went to war together and they won together hence they are champions ❤❤❤❤

[@MikeSavageZA]

The team play as a unit. The forwards break down the pack and force penalties and mistakes. Pollard seals it with sniper-like precision. No doubt - without his conversion and penalty taking we would have lost all three knockout games, but the reason why we won is because the team is a unit and an absolute weapon of a team at that.

[@RedTerrorist13]

The world couldn't have nz winning again,for a small country were just to good