Cheslin Kolbe races up Springbok all-time Test try-scorers list

Star Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe weaved his magic in scoring a brace of tries in South Africa’s record-breaking 43-10 win over New Zealand in Wellington last Saturday.

Kolbe was joined on the try-scorers list by Damian Willemse, Kwagga Smith, RG Snyman and Andre Esterhuizen.

Kolbe, who was playing in his 44th Test, moved into a tie for 12th in the overall Springbok try-scorers list alongside former wing, James Small.

Small played in 47 Tests before hanging up his boots.

One more try will see Kolbe tie Pieter Rossouw and Kurt-Lee Arendse.

In addition to his 20 tries, Kolbe has also landed three conversions and five penalties in the green and gold jersey, putting his total Test points at 121 which puts him 24th in the most Springbok points scored list.

Next Test

Kolbe will in all likelihood get the opportunity to add to his try tally in the Springboks’ next Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday, 27 September.

Kick-off is at 17:10 (SA time).

This comes after the 31-year-old was named in coach Rassie Erasmus’s 33-man squad for the clash in Durban as well as the away match against the Pumas which will be held at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham a week later.

Meanwhile, Damian Willemse’s try was his sixth in what was his 43rd Test, while Kwagga Smith dotted down for his 11th try in his 57th Test.

RG Snyman’s five-pointer was his third in what was his 44th Test and Andre Esterhuizen’s late try was just his second in his 23 Tests to date.

SPRINGBOKS TO HAVE SCORED AT LEAST 15 TEST TRIES

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