Former Stormers star Cheslin Kolbe has left French club Toulon by mutual agreement on Monday.
A statement released by the French club on Monday reads: “The Rugby Club Toulonnais and Cheslin Kolbe have decided by mutual agreement to release each other from their commitments at the end of the 2022-2023 season. This allows Cheslin Kolbe to commit to a new project from the 2023-2024 season.
“Cheslin Kolbe is expected to announce his future destination soon.”
Where will Springbok Cheslin Kolbe end up after leaving Toulon? Stormers say they can’t afford him
— IOL Sport (@IOLsport) May 29, 2023
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Kolbe was linked with a return to the Mother City last year, while he is also wanted by clubs in Japan where a number of Springboks are plying their trade.
An emotional couple of weeks it has been for me and my family.
— Cheslin Kolbe (@CheslinKolbe) May 29, 2023
Some people might not understand, neither do I, but as I was told "its a business"
To put my feelings aside.
Despite it all, I have tried my best.
Sometimes our plans don't always align with God's plans for us. pic.twitter.com/uHzVXQ5FTG
Kolbe, 29, adds of his decision: “I would like to thank the club, my teammates and all the supporters for the opportunity given to me to play in Toulon during these two seasons and which I appreciated very much. I would have liked to stay in Toulon but the financial constraints of the clubs and the injuries made things difficult”.