Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe tells everyone his name is 'James'

Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe tells everyone his name is 'James'

Springbok Cheslin Kolbe has always been 'James'... because Cheslin is too hard to pronounce.

Cheslin Kolbe
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Let's be honest - some names are difficult to write and pronounce... but Springbok Cheslin Kolbe might just have a solution.

Kolbe's wife, Layla, posted a picture of him at Starbucks holding a cup that says 'James', with the title: "It's always been, James." 

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The reason for being 'James' is because it's too hard to pronounce and explain his real name.

Cheslin Kolbe
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"People have fancy names - even you Liesl. There are so many ways to spell your name," Martin Bester told Liesl Laurie.

Do you have a difficult name to pronounce or spell?

Let Martin Bester know in the comments section below. 

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