{
  "id": 5822686,
  "title": "Cheslin Kolbe out with broken jaw in bittersweet Springbok triumph for the ages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/cheslin-kolbe-out-with-broken-jaw-in-bittersweet-springbok-triumph",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T19:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/rugby/2026-09-05-cheslin-kolbe-out-with-broken-jaw-in-bittersweet-springbok-triumph-for-the-ages/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Springboks secured an epic 29-24 victory over the All Blacks in a grueling Rugby World Cup encounter, but the triumph came at a heavy price as key player Cheslin Kolbe suffered a broken jaw and will miss the series finale in Baltimore. Coach Rassie Erasmus hailed it as \"truly epic,\" but acknowledged the demanding conditions and the toll it took on both teams. The All Blacks, despite losing their captain Ardie Savea, still have a chance to draw the series if they replicate their performance in Baltimore.",
  "summary": "Rassie Erasmus praised the Springboks’ epic 29-24 victory over the All Blacks, despite losing Cheslin Kolbe to a broken jaw, as they lead 2-1 in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with the series finale set in Baltimore.",
  "key_points": [
    "Springboks defeat All Blacks 29-24 in Rugby World Cup match",
    "Cheslin Kolbe breaks jaw, will miss series finale",
    "All Blacks still have chance to draw series in Baltimore"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}