Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe is set to publish his memoir, Cheslin Kolbe: Sidestepping the Odds, in October this year. The memoir follows Kolbe’s rise from Kraaifontein in the Western Cape to the top of world rugby. Speaking about the memoir, Kolbe said he hopes his story will encourage others to overcome challenges. Kolbe also took to Instagram to announce the memoir, adding: “This book is for anyone who has ever been told they’re not enough. Released globally by Pan Macmillan South Africa, Cheslin Kolbe: Sidestepping the Odds will be available in bookstores nationwide in October 2026.