French clubs Toulouse and Toulon have been fined by the by the French national league for a lack of financial transparency regarding the transfer of World Cup winning Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe.

World Cup winning South Africa international Cheslin Kolbe will be heading for a Japan stint after being signed by Suntory Sungoliath.

Toulon have confirmed an early release from contract for South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe ending months of speculation.

South Africa are likely to be without Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cheslin Kolbe for the upcoming clash against Italy to be played at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe feels France will be heading into the home Rugby World Cup next year as favourites.

South Africa and Toulon wing Cheslin Kolbe has been sidelined for "several weeks" following a broken thumb.