‘I love you’: Siya Kolisi celebrates Cheslin Kolbe on birthday

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi penned a short and sweet birthday tribute to Cheslin Kolbe on his 33rd birthday on 28 October.

SIYA KOLISI CELEBRATES CHESLIN KOLBE ON BIRTHDAY

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi took to Instagram to pen a birthday tribute to Springboks wing Cheslin Kolbe. Cheslin turned 33 on Wednesday 29 October. Siya shared a heartwarming message saying he loves and appreciates Cheslin. Take a look…

“Happy birthday my brother @cheslinkolbe. I love you ❤️ and appreciate you . Hope you have a blessed day,” he wrote.

Cheslin is married to Layla Kolbe. The pair have three children together – Kylah (9), Mila (5) and Cayden (3).

SA VS IRELAND: CHESLIN KOLBE RULED OUT

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has named the players for The Springboks clash against Ireland at Aviva Stadium on 21 November. Cheslin, Handre Pollard and Eben Etzebeth have been ruled out of the squad. Cheslin has been sidelined with a broken jaw. Eben is recovering from a leg injury. Handre misses out due to a hamstring problem, with Esterhuizen recovering from an ankle injury.

Cheslin shared an update on his injury earlier this month. Take a look…

“For all those asking and checking in. Half way there before I can finally chew a steak. But thank you to everyone for their well wishes! Cannot wait to be back on the field again! 1 month in. God is in control 🙏,” he wrote on Instagram.