Author: Springbokfans
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What was the score in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final
South Africa defeated New Zealand 15-12 after extra time in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final, played at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 24 June 1995. Joel Stransky kicked the decisive drop goal in extra time to break a 12-12 deadlock. It was South Africa’s first Rugby World Cup title, lifted by captain Francois Pienaar and…
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Who is Joel Stransky
Joel Stransky, born 16 July 1967, is the flyhalf who scored all 15 of South Africa’s points in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final. His drop goal in extra time sealed a 15-12 victory over New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, and made him one of the most iconic figures in Springbok history. He earned…
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Who is Jean de Villiers
Jean de Villiers, born 24 February 1981, is one of South Africa’s most celebrated centres, earning 109 Test caps between 2002 and 2014. A powerful ball-carrier and skilled distributor, he captained the Springboks on numerous occasions and was a cornerstone of the backline for over a decade. His career was ended prematurely by a serious…
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Who is Malcolm Marx
Malcolm Marx, born 13 February 1994, is one of the most complete hookers in modern rugby, earning approximately 68 Test caps for South Africa through end of 2024. Renowned for his explosive ball-carrying, accurate lineout throwing, and powerful scrummaging, he was a key member of the Springbok squads that won the Rugby World Cup in…
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Who is Faf de Klerk
Faf de Klerk, born 18 October 1992, is a combative and dynamic scrumhalf who played a central role in South Africa’s 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph, earning approximately 56 Test caps through end of 2024. He scored a try in the 2019 World Cup Final against England as the Springboks won 32-12. Known for his…
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Who is Victor Matfield
Victor Matfield, born 11 May 1977, is widely regarded as the greatest lock forward in rugby history. He earned 127 Test caps for South Africa between 2001 and 2015, winning the Rugby World Cup in 2007 and being named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2004. His mastery of the lineout and his reading…
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Who is Siya Kolisi
Siya Kolisi, born 16 June 1991 in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, became the first Black African to captain the Springboks when he was appointed in June 2018, earning approximately 87 Test caps through end of 2024. He led South Africa to Rugby World Cup victories in both 2019 and 2023, becoming the most celebrated captain in…
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Burger. The Breakdown. World Rugby Agreed.
In 2004, Schalk Burger was just 21 years old — and the world already knew. At every breakdown, every collision, every stolen ball, rugby said his name out loud. At 21, the world had already made up its mind. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game —…
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Smit. The Cup. Gold in France.
John Smit lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in Paris on 20 October 2007 and South Africa remembered what greatness felt like — not luck, not survival, but total and complete domination. Captain. Champion. The most capped Springbok leader of all time. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…
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The Beast. The Scrum. The Lions Were Broken.
Tendai Mtawarira didn’t just dismantle the British and Irish Lions in 2009 — he broke them scrum by scrum, until there was nothing left for them to stand on. The Beast showed the world what South African rugby is made of. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…