Author: Springbokfans
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Who is Joel Stransky
Joel Stransky is the South African fly-half who scored all 15 of his side’s points in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final — including the match-winning drop goal in extra time — to beat New Zealand 15-12 at Ellis Park. He earned 22 Springbok caps between 1993 and 1996. Stransky’s drop goal in the 1995…
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Who scored in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final
Joel Stransky scored all 15 of South Africa’s points in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final — 3 penalties and 2 drop goals, including the winning drop goal in extra time. New Zealand’s 12 points came entirely from fly-half Andrew Mehrtens, who kicked 4 penalties. No tries were scored in the final. Share on Facebook…
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What was the score in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final
South Africa beat New Zealand 15-12 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 24 June 1995. The score was 9-9 at full time, sending the match into extra time, where Joel Stransky kicked the decisive drop goal. It was South Africa’s first Rugby World Cup final and one of the…
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Who is Pieter-Steph du Toit
Pieter-Steph du Toit is a South African flanker born on 3 November 1994 in George who was named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2019 after a dominant individual World Cup campaign. He was a key figure in both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squads, making him one of the few…
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Who is Faf de Klerk
Faf de Klerk is a South African scrumhalf born on 2 March 1993 who has earned approximately 55 Test caps, renowned for his combative style and lightning-quick service. A key member of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, his post-match celebrations in Japan became some of the most shared images of that tournament. Share on…
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Who is Duane Vermeulen
Duane Vermeulen is a South African number 8 born on 22 July 1985 who has earned approximately 80 Test caps and was named Man of the Match in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final against England. A central figure in South Africa’s World Cup triumphs in 2019 and 2023, he is considered one of the…
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Who is Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi is a South African flanker born on 16 June 1991 in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, who became the first Black African to captain the Springboks when appointed in 2018. He led South Africa to Rugby World Cup victories in both 2019 and 2023, becoming — alongside New Zealand’s Richie McCaw — one of only…
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Smit. The Captain. The Cup. Paris, 2007.
John Smit had carried the Springboks through years of rebuilding, through pressure and doubt and the weight of a nation. In the rain in Paris, he lifted the Webb Ellis Cup and gave South Africa the world. The captain who brought the Springboks back. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…
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The Beast. Eleven Years. One Final Cup.
Tendai Mtawarira gave South African rugby eleven years of his body, his will, and his unrelenting force. When the final whistle blew in Yokohama in 2019, The Beast’s work was finally, perfectly complete. The Beast. The legend. The send-off he earned. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…
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Steyn. One Drop. The Lions Fell Silent.
The Lions needed one win to take the series. Morne Steyn needed one kick. From 53 metres, in the last seconds at Loftus Versfeld, he stepped back and broke British hearts forever. Fifty-three metres. Ice in his veins. Series done. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…