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Vermeulen. The carry. England was buried.
Duane Vermeulen carried into England like a freight train with no reverse gear. His 2019 World Cup final performance was a masterclass in what a number 8 is supposed to do. No one carried the Boks to glory more. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game —…
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Mapimpi. The first. History was made.
No Springbok had ever scored a try in a World Cup final — until Makazole Mapimpi sprinted clear and buried England’s hopes forever. One run. A nation’s century of waiting, undone. The first. Always the first. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans…
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Kolbe. The sidestep. The final was his.
He took the ball, beat three England defenders with a single shimmy, and touched down in the corner. That moment in Yokohama belongs to Cheslin Kolbe forever. Some tries you just have to watch again. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community.…
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Who is Makazole Mapimpi
Makazole Mapimpi, born 4 March 1990, is a South African winger known for his explosive pace and powerful finishing, earning approximately 45 Test caps through end of 2024. He scored the first try ever by a Springbok in a Rugby World Cup final during the 2019 victory over England and was also part of the…
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Who is Percy Montgomery
Percy Montgomery is a South African fullback who earned 102 test caps between 1997 and 2008, scoring 893 test points for the Springboks — a record at the time of his retirement. Known as ‘Monty’, he was the cornerstone of South Africa’s 2007 Rugby World Cup triumph, kicking four penalties in the final against England.…
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Springbok vs British and Irish Lions all time record
South Africa lead the all-time test record against the British and Irish Lions, winning 23 of 48 tests to the Lions’ 19, with 6 draws. South Africa won the 2009 series 2-1 and the 2021 series 2-1, with the Lions only winning the opening test before South Africa claimed the next two. Share on Facebook…
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Springbok vs Argentina all time record
South Africa have heavily dominated Argentina in test rugby, leading the all-time series with 37 wins to Argentina’s 9, with 1 draw from 47 tests. The two nations are annual rivals in the Rugby Championship, though Argentina have grown increasingly competitive at the highest level. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the…
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Who is Duane Vermeulen
Duane Vermeulen, born 26 March 1985, is a South African number 8 regarded as one of the finest loose forwards in Springbok history, earning approximately 73 Test caps through end of 2024. He was named Man of the Match in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final for a dominant display of carrying and physicality, and…
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Who is the most capped Springbok of all time
Eben Etzebeth is the most capped Springbok of all time, having surpassed Victor Matfield’s record of 127 test caps in 2023. Etzebeth made his Springbok debut in 2012 and accumulated over 130 caps by end of 2024, cementing his place as one of the greatest locks in history. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the…
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Who scored in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final
No tries were scored in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final. Percy Montgomery kicked four penalties and Francois Steyn added one long-range penalty for South Africa’s 15 points. England’s six points came from two Jonny Wilkinson penalties. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…