Category: Memory
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John Smit Lifts the Cup in Paris
The stadium was theirs. John Smit raised the Webb Ellis Cup above his head in Paris and South Africa roared from across the world. Two stars on the jersey, one captain, one night. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here…
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Jean de Villiers: South Africa’s Unbreakable Captain
He broke his jaw at the World Cup and came back still fighting. Jean de Villiers wore the green and gold like it was his skin. Some players play for the jersey — he became it. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans…
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Percy Montgomery Kicks South Africa to Glory
In the 2007 World Cup Final, South Africa needed a man with ice in his veins to dismantle England point by point. Percy Montgomery answered every call without flinching. Every kick, perfect. South Africa, world champions again. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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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 back twelve years later to do the whole thing all over again. Two World Cups. One legend. Unmatched. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans…
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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 answer, and it came thundering from the very first scrum. The Lions never found the answer. South Africa won. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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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 with a performance so electric it left the rugby world breathless and a nation dreaming. Into the final. An entire nation believed. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…
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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 did not miss — 22 points, ice in his veins, England utterly silenced. Twenty-two points. England silenced. Springboks crowned. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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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 lined up a long-range penalty deep in injury time at Ellis Park — and silence turned to thunder. One swing of the boot. Series over. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story…
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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 a man playing the most important game of his life — because it was. When South Africa needed a giant, big Duane answered. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…
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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 sent the ball spinning through the posts to make South Africa world champions for the very first time. One kick. The beginning of everything. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after…