Cheslin Kolbe has spoken about the benefits of his stint with the Blitzboks and has urged Springboks hopefuls to follow his lead.

The elusive outside back represented the South African sevens team in 2015 and 2016 before heading off to France, signing with Toulouse.

Kolbe believes those two years with the Blitzboks had a massive impact on his overall game and has encouraged other players to take up the opportunity to play the shorter format of the game.

Cheslin Kolbe: Sevens taught me so much

The speedster is one of many players who have represented South Africa in the shorter format

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