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Bakkies Botha is a former South African lock who earned 89 Springbok caps between 2002 and 2015. He formed one of rugby’s most feared lock partnerships alongside Victor Matfield and was a key member of the 2007 Rugby World Cup winning squad. Known for his physical aggression and powerful lineout presence, Botha is regarded as…

South Africa beat New Zealand 15-12 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final, played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 24 June 1995. The match went to extra time tied at 9-9 before Joel Stransky kicked a decisive drop goal to seal the victory. It was South Africa’s first Rugby World Cup title. Share on…

Joost van der Westhuizen was a South African scrumhalf who earned 89 Springbok caps between 1993 and 2003 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in rugby history. He scored a try and made a famous tackle on Jonah Lomu in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final, which South Africa won 15-12…

South Africa lead the all-time Test series against Wales 37 wins to 4 losses with 1 draw. Wales have managed just four victories over the Springboks in more than a century of Test rugby, with South Africa winning every meeting in the modern era. The Springboks beat Wales 19-16 in the 2019 Rugby World Cup…

South Africa lead the all-time Test series against Argentina with 45 wins, 17 losses, and 1 draw from 63 Tests. The Pumas have grown more competitive since joining the Rugby Championship in 2012, but the Springboks have consistently dominated the rivalry. South Africa have won every Rugby World Cup meeting between the two nations. Share…

Duane Vermeulen is a South African number 8 born on 25 February 1986 in Bellville, Cape Town, who has earned more than 75 Springbok caps. He was named Man of the Match in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final after scoring a crucial try in South Africa’s 32-12 victory over England in Yokohama. A physical,…

Siya Kolisi is the Springbok captain in 2026. The flanker from Zwide, Port Elizabeth has captained South Africa since 2018 and led the Springboks to consecutive Rugby World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023. He is the most successful captain in Springbok history. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story…

Siya Kolisi is a South African flanker born on 16 June 1991 in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, who became the first Black African captain of the Springboks in 2018. He led South Africa to Rugby World Cup victories in both 2019 and 2023, making him the only captain in history to win back-to-back World Cups. Kolisi…