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Namibia: Kolbe breaks jaw and shoulder injury sidelines Savea – Sport

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Published on 2026-09-05 20:12:00

Star South Africa back Cheslin Kolbe broke his jaw in a 29-24 third Test victory over New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Saturday.

The 32-year-old double Rugby World Cup-winning wing was switched to full-back for the match in Johannesburg after a hamstring injury ruled out Damian Willemse.

He was forced off after only 10 minutes of a match which ended with the Springboks taking a 2-1 lead in the four-Test series.

Kolbe was not the only star forced to make a first-half…

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