Layla Kolbe has shared an emotional update from hospital after her husband, Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe, suffered a broken jaw. Posting on social media, she wrote that "the enemy is definitely working overtime" as the rugby star faces another injury setback. The injury means Kolbe will miss South Africa's Test against the United States on Saturday, adding to a series of fitness problems that have disrupted his season, according to IOL.
AI summary. Verify with the original source.
Listen
Unlock audio summaries, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumBackground facts
Unlock wikipedia facts, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumSimilar stories

Springboks winger Cheslin Kolbe suffered a broken jaw, with coach Rassie Erasmus confirming the injury, according to The South African. Kolbe's wife, Layla, addressed supporters following the news, thanking fans for their concerns and prayers and expressing her faith by saying 'God is in control'. The injury represents a setback for the Springboks, though further details on Kolbe's expected recovery timeline were not provided in the report.
The South African Sport·September 6, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named Damian Willemse in the South Africa team to replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe for the fourth and final Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore on Saturday. According to TimesLIVE Sport, Erasmus made one injury-enforced change and one rotational switch to his side for the match, which kicks off at 11pm South African time.
TimesLIVE Sport·September 8, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Injured winger Cheslin Kolbe is one of six players who will not travel with the Springboks to the United States for their final Test against the All Blacks, according to The South African Sport. The report indicates that several members of the squad have been left at home ahead of the fixture, though the identities of the other five players and the specific reasons for their absence were not detailed in the available information.
The South African Sport·September 6, 2026 at 6:33 AM
The Springboks are likely to make changes to their squad following another injury concern, which adds to an already lengthy list of injured players. This situation raises worries about the team's readiness for upcoming matches, according to The South African.
The South African·July 5, 2026 at 6:59 AMThe Springboks achieved a convincing victory over England in the Nations Championship, according to IOL. However, coach Rassie Erasmus expressed concerns regarding injuries to key players, which may affect their recoveries moving forward.
IOL·July 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The Springboks are facing uncertainty regarding the fitness of key players Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, and Ox Nche due to injury concerns ahead of their upcoming test match against Scotland, according to The Citizen Sport.
The Citizen Sport·July 5, 2026 at 5:44 AM