Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode of Everything Counts: Sports Edition, we sit down with Springbok World Cup champion Cheslin Kolbe for an honest and inspiring conversation about money, mindset, and life beyond rugby.
From humble beginnings in Cape Town to the biggest stages in world rugby, Cheslin shares how discipline, family values, and smart financial decisions shaped his journey. He opens up about early money lessons, career-defining moments, financial mistakes, and the importance of planning for life after sport for athletes.
In this episode, we cover:
● Growing up with limited resources and learning to save
● The reality of earning money as a young professional athlete
● Financial mistakes and lessons learned along the way
● The importance of investing, budgeting, and long-term planning
● Life after sport for athletes and preparing for the future
● Advice for the next generation of athletes
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or simply looking to take control of your finances, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-life lessons.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Financial lessons Cheslin Kolbe learned as a child
02:55 Cheslin Kolbe’s sporting ambitions growing up
03:30 Rugby role models
05:50 Cheslin Kolbe’s advice for his younger self
06:30 What did Cheslin Kolbe do with his first paycheck?
08:00 Lessons learned from his first big purchase
11:00 Financial planning and moving abroad
12:30 Financial security for life after sport for athletes
15:00 Money conversations in the locker room
16:50 Cheslin Kolbe’s key financial principles
18:40 Cheslin Kolbe’s role as an Investec ambassador
23:50 The biggest money mistakes Cheslin Kolbe has made
27:00 What Cheslin Kolbe is teaching his kids about money
28:50 Money lessons Cheslin Kolbe still wants to learn
29:40 Advice from Cheslin Kolbe on life after sport for athletes
31:00 Who Cheslin Kolbe is most grateful for in his life
33:00 Conclusion
In this episode of Everything Counts: Sports Edition, we sit down with Springbok World Cup champion Cheslin Kolbe for an honest and inspiring conversation about money, mindset, and life beyond rugby.
From humble beginnings in Cape Town to the biggest stages in world rugby, Cheslin shares how discipline, family values, and smart financial decisions shaped his journey. He opens up about early money lessons, career-defining moments, financial mistakes, and the importance of planning for life after sport for athletes.
In this episode, we cover:
● Growing up with limited resources and learning to save
● The reality of earning money as a young professional athlete
● Financial mistakes and lessons learned along the way
● The importance of investing, budgeting, and long-term planning
● Life after sport for athletes and preparing for the future
● Advice for the next generation of athletes
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or simply looking to take control of your finances, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-life lessons.
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Financial lessons Cheslin Kolbe learned as a child
02:55 Cheslin Kolbe’s sporting ambitions growing up
03:30 Rugby role models
05:50 Cheslin Kolbe’s advice for his younger self
06:30 What did Cheslin Kolbe do with his first paycheck?
08:00 Lessons learned from his first big purchase
11:00 Financial planning and moving abroad
12:30 Financial security for life after sport for athletes
15:00 Money conversations in the locker room
16:50 Cheslin Kolbe’s key financial principles
18:40 Cheslin Kolbe’s role as an Investec ambassador
23:50 The biggest money mistakes Cheslin Kolbe has made
27:00 What Cheslin Kolbe is teaching his kids about money
28:50 Money lessons Cheslin Kolbe still wants to learn
29:40 Advice from Cheslin Kolbe on life after sport for athletes
31:00 Who Cheslin Kolbe is most grateful for in his life
33:00 Conclusion
