Springbok maestro Cheslin Kolbe is officially returning to Cape Town next season to join forces with Siya Kolisi and the Stormers. Photo: AFP
The Stormers’ Project 2029 received another major boost on Monday with confirmation that Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe will return to Cape Town next season, reuniting with Bok skipper Siya Kolisi as the franchise attempts to build a squad capable of dominating both locally and abroad.
Kolbe’s homecoming comes on the back of yet another milestone in his glittering career after the double World Cup winner finished as the leading points scorer in Japan Rugby League One this season. The electric utility-back edged Black Rams Tokyo flyhalf Ichigo Nakakusu by a single point after he finished the regular season with 185 points from just 16 appearances, including nine tries, 40 conversions and 20 penalties.
The achievement once again highlighted the remarkable versatility of the 32-year-old, whose goal-kicking has become an increasingly valuable part of his game alongside his devastating attacking ability.
Cheslin Kolbe will be back where it all began in DHL Stormers colours from next season. 💙🩶
