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The Beast. The Scrum. Vickery Never Recovered.
It wasn’t just a scrum — it was a declaration. When Tendai Mtawarira drove Phil Vickery into the ground in 2009, the rugby world learned exactly what the Springbok pack truly was. Some moments need no commentary. This was one. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…
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Habana. Eight Tries. The World Stood Still.
He ran until the world ran out of defenders. At the 2007 Rugby World Cup, Bryan Habana scored eight tries — equal to Jonah Lomu’s tournament record — and left an entire competition breathless. Speed is a gift. What Habana did with it was art. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the…
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Who is Lood de Jager
Lood de Jager is a powerful lock and a central figure in South Africa’s World Cup-winning era, earning approximately 75 Test caps since his debut in 2014. A two-time Rugby World Cup winner (2019 and 2023), he is respected across world rugby for his lineout expertise, physicality, and composure under pressure. Share on Facebook Stay…
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Who is Lukhanyo Am
Lukhanyo Am is South Africa’s first-choice outside centre and a key member of the squad that won the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. He made his Test debut in 2017 and earned over 40 caps by 2024, renowned for his suffocating defence, intelligent reading of the game, and quiet brilliance in attack. Am is…
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Who is Malcolm Marx
Malcolm Marx is one of the most dynamic hookers in world rugby, winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups in 2019 and 2023 as a key member of the Springbok squad. He made his Test debut in 2016 and has earned approximately 70 Test caps, renowned for his explosive ball-carrying, lineout accuracy, and relentless work rate over…
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Who is Willie le Roux
Willie le Roux is one of South Africa’s most decorated fullbacks, winning two Rugby World Cups — in Japan in 2019 and in France in 2023. He made his Test debut in 2013 and earned approximately 90 Test caps, known for his elusive footwork, attacking instincts, and ability to perform on the biggest stages. Share…
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Who is Fourie du Preez
Fourie du Preez is widely regarded as one of the finest scrum-halves in rugby history, earning 89 Test caps for South Africa between 2004 and 2017. Quick, precise, and tactically brilliant, he was the heartbeat of the Springbok backline that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup and defeated the British and Irish Lions in 2009.…
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Who is John Smit
John Smit is South Africa’s most decorated captain, leading the Springboks to World Cup glory in France in 2007 and to a series win over the British and Irish Lions in 2009. He earned 111 Test caps between 2000 and 2011, captaining his country in 83 of those matches. A versatile front-rower at hooker and…
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Who is Tendai Mtawarira
Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira is one of the most feared loosehead props in South African rugby history, earning 117 Test caps between 2008 and 2019. Born in Zimbabwe, he became a South African citizen and anchored the Springbok scrum for over a decade. He retired after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which he won as…
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Who is Victor Matfield
Victor Matfield is widely regarded as the greatest lock in rugby history, earning 127 Test caps for South Africa between 2001 and 2015. The master of the lineout, he anchored the Springbok pack that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup and defeated the British and Irish Lions in 2009. He is consistently named in all-time…