Author: Springbokfans
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Who is Makazole Mapimpi
Makazole Mapimpi is a Springbok wing born in 1990 who scored South Africa’s first ever try in a Rugby World Cup final during the 2019 victory over England in Yokohama, finishing as part of a 32-12 triumph. He has scored approximately 30 Test tries in around 50 Test appearances (figures approximate to end of 2024),…
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Who is Handre Pollard
Handré Pollard is South Africa’s first-choice flyhalf, born in 1994, and a two-time Rugby World Cup winner. He is best remembered for kicking all 12 of South Africa’s points — four penalties — in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final, securing a historic 12-11 victory over New Zealand in Paris. Pollard has represented the Springboks…
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Who is Eben Etzebeth
Eben Etzebeth is South Africa’s most capped Test player, a lock from Cape Town who made his Springbok debut in 2012 and has earned over 130 Test caps, surpassing Victor Matfield’s long-standing record. A two-time World Cup winner in 2019 and 2023, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest locks in rugby history.…
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The Beast Dismantles England’s Scrum
No one was ready for what Tendai Mtawarira did to England’s scrum. The Beast barely needed to warm up before an entire pack was going backwards — and a legend was cemented forever. When the Beast scrummaged, everyone noticed. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game —…
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Victor Matfield: He Read Every Code
For fifteen years, opposing teams called out their lineout codes knowing that Victor Matfield had already solved them. No forward in history controlled this set piece the way he did — and the game knew it. They called it a dark art. He made it look easy. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game…
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Os du Randt: Two Cups, One Legend
He won the World Cup as a raw young prop in 1995, then walked away with his body broken. Twelve years later, Os du Randt came back from retirement — and won it all over again in 2007. Some stories are too good to end at one chapter. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the…
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Kolbe’s Try: The World Stood Still
One beat, then two defenders left grasping at air. Cheslin Kolbe’s try in the 2019 World Cup final wasn’t just a score — it was proof that the best player on that pitch wore green and gold. The moment the final was truly over. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…
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Who is RG Snyman
RG Snyman is a South African lock forward who stands at 2.08m, known for his physicality, lineout work, and ability to carry at pace. He has earned approximately 35 Test caps for the Springboks — a career severely disrupted by a cruciate ligament injury sustained just minutes into the 2021 British and Irish Lions series.…
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Who is Kwagga Smith
Kwagga Smith is a South African flanker and number 8 known for his explosive speed and relentless work rate, earning approximately 50 Test caps for the Springboks (figure approximate to end of 2024). He plays for the Lions and was part of both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning squads, typically deployed as a…
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Who is Canan Moodie
Canan Moodie is a South African winger who made his Test debut for the Springboks in 2022, scoring a try on his first appearance and immediately marking himself as one of rugby’s most exciting young backs. He plays for the Bulls and was part of South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup winning squad. Known for…