Cheslin Kolbe. South Africa vs New Zealand at DHL Stadium. The Boks Springbok 18-12 victory over the All Blacks in front of a packed crowd of 57,733 at the DHL Stadium meant they are still unbeaten in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship The approach of the Springboks will not change in the final two Rugby Championship matches says South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe (pictured centre). Photo: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers
Although the Springboks are on track to win the Rugby Championship, wing Cheslin Kolbe believes his side are yet to reach their potential.
The Springboks have won four from four in the competition, as they sit on 18 points. Argentina are second on 10, with New Zealand third on seven. Australia prop up the bottom of the table with four points.
With two rounds of matches remaining, the Springboks can wrap up the title with a win against hosts Argentina in Santiago del Estero on September 21.
Despite their eight-point gap at the top, Kolbe insisted their approach would not change.
“We’re undefeated up until now but we haven’t been playing our best rugby. We can’t get carried away, there’s so much to improve on and learn from especially the two New Zealand matches,” Kolbe told Sportsbroom.com
“That’s the beauty of the sport, we have another opportunity in the next couple of weeks, the job isn’t done.”
The Springboks began their Rugby Championship campaign with two comprehensive victories over Australia on their home turf. In their second match, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus made 10 changes to his side but still they ran out comfortable winners.
“We had a good start, playing our first two tests in Australia of which we didn’t have a good record there for a couple of years.
“We couldn’t ask for a better start with two bonus point wins and coming back to our country and playing in front of our home crowd was special.”
Kolbe also spoke about youngsters Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Aphelele Fassi and their progress.
“The guys coming through bring a high level of energy into the team,” Kolbe revealed.
“I’ve been trying to learn and pick up from the things they do whether it’s in the gym or at training, because it brings up something different to my style of play.
“You’d swear they’ve been in the team for five years. Their composure, and how well they remain calm under pressure are impressive. They have a lot of new tricks, and I’m trying to grab as much and stay on par with them.”