Toulouse, France
South African World Cup-winning wing Cheslin Kolbe said on Thursday he was happy to “play anywhere” to help Toulouse win the Top 14 title again.
Kolbe, who has scored nine tries in 12 outings in all competitions this season, is normally to be found on the wing, or occasionally at full-back.
But last weekend the Springbok took a step out of his “comfort zone” when he filled the gap caused by injuries and national call-ups to play at fly-half in the narrow win at La Rochelle that saw Toulouse leapfrog their opponents and return to the top of the table.
“I definitely enjoyed playing there the past weekend,” said Kolbe on Thursday ahead of his side’s home match against Brive.
“Obviously it’s out of your comfort zone, for me I haven’t played there for a very long time since school back in South Africa.
“Just anything to give back to the team and just make sure it has a positive impact on the team and the performance on the field.
“I’m happy to play wherever the team needs me and I’m happy we also got the win last week.
” Kolbe had in fact already played at 10 under similar circumstances last February, on that occasion a narrow 30-27 defeat at Racing 92
. – ‘Creating opportunities’ – During last Saturday’s meeting with La Rochelle, which ended in a 14-11 victory, the pocket-sized South African packed away his tricks and produced a very conservative showing before the backs were reshuffled .—AFP
