Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi Pens Touching Birthday Tribute to Cheslin Kolbe
- Springboks captain Siya Kolisi posted a birthday tribute to Cheslin Kolbe on Instagram as the wing turned 33
- Kolbe has been sidelined with a broken jaw and was ruled out of the Springboks squad to face Ireland on 21 November
- The winger gave fans an update on his recovery, saying he was halfway to being able to chew a steak again
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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi took to Instagram on 29 October to mark Cheslin Kolbe's 33rd birthday with a warm personal message to his teammate and friend.
Kolisi kept his tribute brief but affectionate, writing: "Happy birthday my brother @cheslinkolbe. I love you ❤️ and appreciate you. Hope you have a blessed day."
Kolbe Sidelined With Broken Jaw
The birthday comes at a difficult time for the Springboks wing, who is currently recovering from a broken jaw that has kept him off the field.
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Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus excluded Kolbe from the squad named to face Ireland at Aviva Stadium on 21 November, alongside Handré Pollard, who is out with a hamstring problem, and Eben Etzebeth, who is managing a leg injury.
Earlier in October, Kolbe posted his own update on the recovery process, offering supporters some reassurance while acknowledging the slow road back to full fitness.
"For all those asking and checking in. Halfway 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.
Kolbe's Family Life
Off the field, Kolbe is married to Layla Kolbe, and the couple share three children: Kylah, aged 9, Mila, aged 5, and Cayden, aged 3.
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