Cheslin Kolbe will likely have a difficult choice in 2021 when the re-arranged Tokyo Games clash with the Lions tour of South Africa.
File: Cheslin Kolbe was one of the 2019 World Cup's standout players.CAPE TOWN - South Africa's World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe has said he would rather play against the British & Irish Lions next year and forego the chance to compete at the Tokyo Olympics.
Kolbe, 26, would stand a strong chance of selection for the South African 'Blitzbokke' - the rugby sevens side which will be among the gold medal favourites in Japan.He had previously said he would like to be selected but now that there is a date clash he has made clear his preference.
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