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Os du Randt: The Old Bull Returns
Most players retire once. Os du Randt won a World Cup in 1995, walked away, and then came…
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The Beast Destroys the Lions
The 2009 British and Irish Lions arrived in South Africa brimming with belief. Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira had one…
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Joost van der Westhuizen Owns the Semi-Final
France stood between South Africa and the 1995 World Cup Final. Joost van der Westhuizen tore them apart…
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Handre Pollard Puts England to the Sword
England strutted into the 2019 World Cup Final as favourites. Then Handre Pollard raised his boot and simply…
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Morne Steyn Breaks the Lions’ Hearts
The Lions were one win away from a historic series victory on South African soil. Then Morne Steyn…
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Duane Vermeulen Owns the World Cup Final
Japan 2019. England arrived as favourites and never saw it coming. Duane Vermeulen ran, tackled, and dominated like…
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The Drop Goal That Made a Nation Weep
Extra time at Ellis Park. A nation holding its breath. Joel Stransky stepped back, steadied himself — and…
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Bryan Habana’s Eight World Cup Tries
He ran so fast defenders gave up chasing him. Bryan Habana’s eight tries at the 2007 Rugby World…
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Siya Kolisi Lifts the World Cup
A boy from Zwide township grew up to lift the Rugby World Cup — twice. When Siya Kolisi…
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Mandela, Pienaar, and One Green Jersey
A president walked onto a rugby field in a green jersey and changed everything. When Nelson Mandela handed…