WATCH: Kolbe's clumsy head-on-head with Tom Curry which angered fans

Springboks star Cheslin Kolbe escaped punishment for a potential high tackle on Tom Curry during Saturday’s Test match against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town.

The Toulouse winger rushed up in defence and made a challenge on Curry in the 15th minute of the game which appeared be head-on-head, but was not picked up by the officials.

Kolbe lucky again…? pic.twitter.com/P9vhi6echT

— shay waterworth (@ShayWaterworth) August 1, 2021

Kolbe bounced off the tackle and was left on his knees with a bleeding nose, yet many fans and pundits believe it would have been considered foul play in the northern hemisphere.

This tackle came just a few minutes before Kolbe was sent to the sin bin for taking out Conor Murray in the air, making the speedster lucky to finish the game at the DHL Stadium.

REACTION:

Can’t wait to see Rassie’s video pointing out how the ref should have given Kolbe a card for the head to head tackle on Curry… 😉 #LionsRugby pic.twitter.com/ouTYzTCQJH

— Tom Humphreys (@ThomosLuke) July 31, 2021

I may be biased (ok, I am!) but Kolbe should have had red for the head into Curry’s face, then another red for taking Murray out in the air. And Faf should have had at least a yellow for his ‘tackle’ on Murray.

— Sale Sharks Fans (@SaleRugbyNews) July 31, 2021

I’m keen to chat further about the Kolbe yellow card as well as the Kolbe v Curry hit.

— Shaun Lilford (@Carcharius) August 1, 2021

Kolbe gets a smash in the nozzle from his high tackle on Curry and and badly mistimes his tackle on Curry minutes later. Should he have had an HIA?

— Owain Jones (@OwainJTJones) July 31, 2021

If Curry had tackled Kolbe like that it would be red 🤣🤣😊 #LionsRugby

— justin coles (@ColesJustin) July 31, 2021

If Curry tackled Kolbe and there was a head clash like that, Curry would most likely be off the field…

— Charles Hartley (@chrhartley) July 31, 2021

How is that #Kolbe tackle on #Curry, which was head on head any different to when a forward makes head on head with a back that gets a yellow or red?!? #LionsRugby #lionssa2021

— Richard Nelsey (@RichNelsey) July 31, 2021

Kolbe yellow for the face tackle on Curry and a 2nd yellow or red for the take out.
VDM could have been yellowed for the tackle on PSdT #LionsRugby #BILSA

— Richard Earney (@methodphoto) July 31, 2021

Kolbe.

Should have been binned for his hit on Curry.

Will be carded for this Murray hit.

But Curry could be for his actions.

— The Loose Head (@TheLooseH) July 31, 2021