Cheslin Kolbe, the Stade Toulousain winger, picking up waste at the edge of the pitch.

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The beautiful gesture of the weekend during the European Rugby Cup is not to be found on the actions of play. But on the outskirts of the field.

Saturday at Thomond Park, after a crazy second half, the Stade Toulousain players left the field after winning against the Irish from Munster 33 to 40. Except one.

Cheslin Kolbe, the South African international winger of the Red & Black, toured the stadium, not to be applauded.

Cheslin Kolbe, arguably the best player in the world right now, cleaning up rubbish around the pitch at Thomond Park after full-time ...



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Respectful of the place, the player simply picked up the water bottles that were lying around the edge of the lawn.

A citizen gesture filmed by the cameras of BT Sport and hailed since on social networks.

Everyone praises the player's eco-responsibility, but also his humility, already highlighted on numerous occasions, in particular through his investment in the townships of Cape Town where he had gone to distribute food during the first confinement.

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  • Waste

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  • Rugby

  • Citizenship