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Jean de Villiers was a Springbok centre and captain who earned 109 Test caps between 2002 and 2015, making him one of the most capped backs in Springbok history. He captained the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup before a serious knee injury ended his tournament. Renowned for his leadership, composure, and skill in…

Danie Gerber is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby centres of all time, representing South Africa from 1980 to 1992 and scoring 19 tries in just 24 Tests. His career was severely curtailed by South Africa’s years of international isolation. British Lions coach Ian McGeechan famously called him the best centre he had…

Naas Botha is regarded as one of the greatest Springbok flyhalves of all time, dominating South African rugby throughout the 1980s with his exceptional goal-kicking and tactical control. He won 28 Test caps — a number severely limited by South Africa’s international isolation — and scored over 300 Test points. He led Northern Transvaal to…

Faf de Klerk is South Africa’s starting scrumhalf, born 28 March 1994. He plays for Sale Sharks in England and was one of the standout performers in both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups. He is known for his explosive box kicks, aggressive breakdown work, and dangerous running game. Share on Facebook Stay ahead…

Pieter-Steph du Toit is a South African loose forward born 6 October 1993 in Bonnievale. He was named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2019 after a dominant Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan. He was a key figure in both the 2019 and 2023 World Cup-winning Springbok squads. Share on Facebook Stay ahead…

Siya Kolisi is the Springbok captain and flanker, born 16 April 1991 in Zwide, Port Elizabeth. In 2018 he became the first Black South African to captain the Springboks, and he went on to lead the team to back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023. He plays club rugby for Racing 92 in…

Joel Stransky scored all 15 South African points — three penalties and two drop goals, including the winning drop goal in extra time. New Zealand’s 12 points came from four Andrew Mehrtens penalties. At the end of normal time the score was locked at 12–12 before Stransky settled it. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of…

South Africa beat New Zealand 15–12 in extra time in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. Joel Stransky’s drop goal in extra time was the decisive blow. The match became immortal when President Nelson Mandela presented the trophy wearing a Springbok jersey. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get…