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Springbok vs Ireland all time record
South Africa lead the all-time test series against Ireland, with the Springboks winning 23 matches to Ireland’s 14, with 1 draw. Ireland have become increasingly competitive, recording notable wins in 2022 and 2023, but South Africa retain a clear overall advantage in the rivalry. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…
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Who is Francois Pienaar
Francois Pienaar was the captain of the South African Springboks who led the team to victory in the 1995 Rugby World Cup on home soil, earning 29 test caps — every single one as captain. The image of Pienaar receiving the Webb Ellis Trophy from President Nelson Mandela, both wearing the famous No. 6 jersey,…
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Handre Pollard Puts England to the Sword
England strutted into the 2019 World Cup Final as favourites. Then Handre Pollard raised his boot and simply did not miss — 22 points, ice in his veins, England utterly silenced. Twenty-two points. England silenced. Springboks crowned. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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Morne Steyn Breaks the Lions’ Hearts
The Lions were one win away from a historic series victory on South African soil. Then Morne Steyn lined up a long-range penalty deep in injury time at Ellis Park — and silence turned to thunder. One swing of the boot. Series over. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story…
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Duane Vermeulen Owns the World Cup Final
Japan 2019. England arrived as favourites and never saw it coming. Duane Vermeulen ran, tackled, and dominated like a man playing the most important game of his life — because it was. When South Africa needed a giant, big Duane answered. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…
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The Drop Goal That Made a Nation Weep
Extra time at Ellis Park. A nation holding its breath. Joel Stransky stepped back, steadied himself — and sent the ball spinning through the posts to make South Africa world champions for the very first time. One kick. The beginning of everything. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after…
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Who is Morne Steyn
Morne Steyn is a South African flyhalf immortalised by his dramatic long-range penalty in the dying minutes of the third Test at Ellis Park to seal South Africa’s 2009 British and Irish Lions series win 2-1. He was the match’s dominant point-scorer, contributing 26 points as the Springboks clinched the series, and went on to…
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Springbok vs France all time record
South Africa lead the all-time Test series against France. As of 2026, the Springboks have won 34 Tests to France’s 13, with 2 draws, across more than 60 years of international rugby. France have never beaten South Africa in Rugby World Cup knockout rugby — the Springboks defeated France 19-15 in the 1995 semifinal and…
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Who is Duane Vermeulen
Duane Vermeulen is a powerhouse South African number 8 who was named Man of the Match in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final after a physically dominant performance against England. Known for his exceptional ball-carrying, leadership, and ability to impose himself on a game, Vermeulen was a cornerstone of Springbok pack power across two World…
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What happened in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final
South Africa defeated England 15-6 in the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final at the Stade de France in Paris on 20 October 2007. Percy Montgomery kicked four penalties for the Springboks, and Francois Steyn added a remarkable long-range penalty, while England’s Jonny Wilkinson could only manage two penalties in reply. Captain John Smit lifted the…