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Beast Destroys the Lions 2009
He was one of England’s most celebrated props, a British and Irish Lions stalwart. Then Tendai Mtawarira got hold of him — and Phil Vickery never finished the match, and the Lions never recovered their composure. The Beast had arrived. The series would follow. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…
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Os du Randt: The Greatest Comeback
He won it in 1995, walked away, and came back twelve years later to do it again. Os du Randt is the only Springbok who knows what both feel like. Some legends refuse to be written off. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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Morne Steyn Breaks British Hearts
Two series all. A nation held its breath as Morne Steyn stepped up in the final minute — and with one boot, silenced the Lions forever. South Africa. Series won. History made. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here →
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Who is Jesse Kriel
Jesse Kriel is a South African centre and wing born in 1994, who made his Springbok debut in 2015 and has earned over 60 Test caps. Known for his powerful running, reliable defence, and big-game temperament, he has been part of two World Cup winning squads in 2019 and 2023. He plays club rugby in…
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Who is Kwagga Smith
Kwagga Smith is a South African flanker and number 8 born in 1993, who first rose to prominence as a rugby sevens player, winning Olympic bronze for South Africa at the 2016 Rio Games (Fiji claimed gold). He transitioned to the XVs game and became a key Springbok squad member, valued for his electric pace,…
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Who is Bongi Mbonambi
Bongi Mbonambi is a South African hooker born in 1990, widely regarded as one of the most powerful ball-carrying hookers in world rugby. He has earned over 70 Test caps and was a key figure in both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup winning campaigns, scoring crucial tries along the way. His lineout throwing…
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Who is Canan Moodie
Canan Moodie is a South African winger and fullback born in 2002, who became one of the youngest Springboks in history when he debuted at age 19 in 2022. He scored a try on his Test debut against Wales, immediately announcing himself as a major talent. Moodie was part of the 2023 Rugby World Cup…
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Who is RG Snyman
RG Snyman is a South African lock forward born in 1994, standing at over 2 metres tall and built for lineout and set-piece dominance. He made his Springbok debut in 2016 and has been part of South Africa’s World Cup winning squads, though serious knee injuries disrupted his career at critical moments. His aerial presence…
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Who is Cobus Reinach
Cobus Reinach is a South African scrumhalf born in 1992, known for his explosive pace and quick service at the breakdown. He is remembered for a stunning length-of-the-field try against Canada at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and was part of both the 2019 and 2023 World Cup winning squads. He plays club rugby in…
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Who is Percy Montgomery
Percy Montgomery is South Africa’s most prolific points scorer in Test history, amassing 893 points in 102 appearances between 1997 and 2008. The fullback was renowned for his long-range goal-kicking and was a key figure in the Springboks’ 2007 Rugby World Cup victory in France. He is widely considered the greatest goal-kicker in Springbok history.…