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What was the score in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final
South Africa beat England 15-6 in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final, played at the Stade de France in Paris on 20 October 2007. No tries were scored — Percy Montgomery kicked four penalties and Francois Steyn one long-range penalty for South Africa, while Jonny Wilkinson replied with two penalties for England. Share on Facebook…
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Who scored in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final
Makazole Mapimpi scored the first try, becoming the first Springbok ever to score a try in a Rugby World Cup final. Cheslin Kolbe added the second with a brilliant individual effort. Handré Pollard converted both tries and kicked six penalties for a total of 22 points in the 32-12 victory. Share on Facebook Stay ahead…
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What was the score in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final
South Africa beat England 32-12 in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, played at International Stadium Yokohama in Japan on 2 November 2019. Tries from Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe, with Handré Pollard kicking six penalties and two conversions, secured South Africa’s third World Cup title. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get…
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Who is Cheslin Kolbe
Cheslin Kolbe is a South African winger and fullback born in Cape Town in 1993, celebrated for his extraordinary footwork and clinical finishing, earning approximately 60 Test caps through end of 2024. He scored a stunning individual try in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final against England and was part of both the 2019 and…
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Springbok vs All Blacks all time record
New Zealand lead the all-time series against South Africa, having won 62 tests to South Africa’s 40, with 3 draws from 105 meetings since 1921. The rivalry is the most-played test series in rugby history and the two nations contest it annually in the Rugby Championship. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get…
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Faf. The Chaos. The Springbok Machine.
He is the smallest man on the field and the biggest threat on it. Faf de Klerk turned the scrumhalf role into something wilder, faster, and more dangerous than anyone expected. Small. Fearless. Completely unstoppable. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community.…
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Du Toit. The Fury. The World Agreed.
Game after game, he was everywhere — carrying, tackling, hunting the breakdown with unstoppable force. When World Rugby named Pieter-Steph du Toit Player of the Year, nobody argued. The best in the world. The Springboks agreed too. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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Pienaar. The Lift. The Rainbow Was Real.
Nelson Mandela walked onto that field wearing No. 6, and the world changed. Francois Pienaar lifted the Webb Ellis Cup and a fractured country found its first shared joy. Thirty years later, it still makes you cry. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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Stransky. The Drop. A Nation Held Its Breath.
Extra time. The score level. Joel Stransky stepped back, struck clean, and sent the ball spinning through the posts. In three seconds, 43 million South Africans believed. That kick still echoes across South Africa. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join…
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Who is Damian de Allende
Damian de Allende is a South African centre born on 21 July 1993 who has earned approximately 82 Springbok caps through end of 2024, making him one of the most experienced midfield backs in Springbok history. He played key roles in both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup wins, valued for his powerful ball-carrying…