Cheslin Kolbe said he raced as quickly as he could to put France’s fullback, Thomas Ramos, under pressure as he prepared to complete his conversion during South Africa’s 29-28 triumph at the Stade de France on Sunday.
The Boks’ ability to win or lose at the World Cup was likely determined by a moment that will go down in rugby mythology.
The Boks’ ability to win or lose at the World Cup was likely determined by a moment that will go down in rugby mythology.
The 30-second shot clock allowed Ramos, a smooth and collected sharpshooter, to attempt the conversion on Peato Mauvaka’s try in the 22nd minute. Kolbe, who rushed hard and quick at his former comrade and blocked the effort to add two more points to the Total French, played a huge role in the Boks’ victory and qualification for Saturday’s second semi-final against England at the Stade de France.
