Cheslin Kolbe is facing calls for a suspension following an off-the-ball incident during South Africa\u2019s dramatic 33-26 victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town.<\/p>\n
Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel<\/a> and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\n The Springboks levelled Rugby\u2019s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1 on Saturday, bouncing back from their opening-Test defeat with a bruising victory at DHL Stadium. <\/p>\n However, footage circulating after the match has sparked controversy among New Zealand supporters.<\/p>\n The clip appears to show Kolbe involved in an altercation near the touchline before making a striking motion towards an All Blacks player. Despite two match officials being close to the incident, Kolbe was not sanctioned.<\/p>\n New Zealand rugby writer Ben Smith was among those calling for retrospective action.<\/p>\n \u201cThere should be no punches thrown in our game. 2-game suspension seems fair for Kolbe.\u201d<\/p>\n His post was responding to another widely shared clip of the incident, with supporters questioning why there was no punishment at the time. Smith\u2019s post had already generated significant attention in the hours following the Test. <\/p>\n Kolbe stars in Springbok victory<\/p>\n The controversy came on a night when Kolbe played a major role in South Africa\u2019s win.<\/p>\n Having only been cleared to return to the starting XV on Friday, the winger kicked\u00a0four penalties and three conversions for 18 points, helping the Springboks establish a 24-14 half-time advantage before surviving a late All Blacks fightback. <\/p>\n Kolbe was subsequently named the official player of the match.<\/p>\n New Zealand actually outscored the hosts four tries to three, with Cam Roigard, Damian McKenzie, Leroy Carter and Ardie Savea all crossing, but South Africa\u2019s superiority at the set-piece and Kolbe\u2019s accuracy from the tee proved decisive. <\/p>\n At this stage, there has been no confirmed announcement that Kolbe has been cited or charged over the incident.That distinction is important \u2014 for now, the suspension calls are coming from observers rather than rugby\u2019s disciplinary authorities.<\/p>\n The teams meet again in Johannesburg next Saturday with the four-Test series locked at 1-1.<\/p>\n EDITORS PICKS:<\/p>\n Four Springboks who flopped against the All Blacks \u2013 and who should replace them<\/p>\n The Springboks bounced back from their Ellis Park defeat in style, beating the All Blacks 33-26 in Cape Town to level Rugby\u2019s Greatest Rivalry series.<\/p>\n