Kolbe has not played competitive action for his country since scoring the second, dagger try against England at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. READ | How Springboks are taking inspiration from Argentina ahead of British Lions seriesThe mercurial Toulouse utility back will start at right wing against Warren Gatland's Lions, facing up against red hot Welsh left-wing Josh Adams. You have 57 million people that watch the Springboks play ... there's a lot of responsibility in that. Kolbe was stupendous for his French club Toulouse, whom he guided to an illustrious Top 14 and Heineken Champions Cup double last season. "I'm definitely excited after a long layoff after the World Cup final.

Source: News 24 July 13, 2021 10:30 UTC