Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe tells everyone his name is 'James'
Updated | By Breakfast with Martin Bester
Springbok Cheslin Kolbe has always been 'James'... because Cheslin is too hard to pronounce.

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.

"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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