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Steven Kitshoff is a South African loosehead prop born on 5 September 1993, regarded as one of the most technically accomplished scrummagers in the modern game. He has earned over 80 Test caps for the Springboks and was a key member of the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning squads. Kitshoff has played club rugby…

Kurt-Lee Arendse is a South African winger born on 26 April 1997, known for his searing pace and unpredictable footwork that make him one of the most dangerous backs in world rugby. He made his Springbok debut in 2022 and plays his club rugby for the Bulls in Pretoria. Arendse was part of South Africa’s…

Lood de Jager is a South African lock born on 21 February 1993 who has been a mainstay of the Springbok second row since his debut in 2014, standing 2.04m tall and weighing over 115kg. He is regarded as one of the best lineout operators in the world and formed a dominant second-row partnership with…

South Africa beat New Zealand 12–11 in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, played at the Stade de France in Paris on 28 October 2023. It was the narrowest winning margin in World Cup Final history. Handre Pollard kicked all 12 of South Africa’s points with four penalties as the Springboks became the first team…

Bryan Habana is the Springbok all-time leading try scorer, having crossed the line 67 times in 124 Test matches between 2004 and 2016. He also holds the Rugby World Cup record for most tries in a single tournament, scoring 8 in 2007 to equal Jonah Lomu’s mark. No other Springbok has come close to his…

Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe scored the tries as South Africa beat England 32–12 in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, Japan. Mapimpi crossed first, becoming the first Springbok to score a try in a World Cup final, before Kolbe added a stunning individual effort moments later. Handré Pollard contributed the remaining 22…

Makazole Mapimpi is a South African winger born on 10 March 1990 in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, who made history as the first Springbok ever to score a try in a Rugby World Cup final when he crossed against England in Yokohama in 2019. He plays for the Sharks and is known for his powerful running…

Eben Etzebeth is a South African lock born on 29 October 1991 in Bellville, Cape Town, widely regarded as one of the greatest locks in rugby history. He is South Africa’s most-capped Test player of all time with 141 caps, having broken Victor Matfield’s long-standing record in 2024, and was a cornerstone of the 2019…

Cheslin Kolbe is a South African winger and fullback born on 28 October 1993 in Kraaifontein, Western Cape, renowned for his elusive footwork and explosive pace despite standing just 1.71m tall. He scored one of the greatest tries in Rugby World Cup Final history against England in 2019, helping South Africa win 32–12. Kolbe has…

South Africa have won the Rugby World Cup four times, in 1995, 2007, 2019, and 2023 — more than any other nation in history. New Zealand are second with three titles. No other country has won the tournament more than twice. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…