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Joel Stransky scored all 15 of South Africa’s points in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final — 3 penalties and 2 drop goals, including the winning drop goal in extra time. New Zealand’s 12 points came entirely from fly-half Andrew Mehrtens, who kicked 4 penalties. No tries were scored in the final. Share on Facebook…

South Africa beat New Zealand 15-12 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park, Johannesburg on 24 June 1995. The score was 9-9 at full time, sending the match into extra time, where Joel Stransky kicked the decisive drop goal. It was South Africa’s first Rugby World Cup final and one of the…

Pieter-Steph du Toit is a South African flanker born on 3 November 1994 in George who was named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2019 after a dominant individual World Cup campaign. He was a key figure in both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squads, making him one of the few…

Faf de Klerk is a South African scrumhalf born on 2 March 1993 who has earned approximately 55 Test caps, renowned for his combative style and lightning-quick service. A key member of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, his post-match celebrations in Japan became some of the most shared images of that tournament. Share on…

Duane Vermeulen is a South African number 8 born on 22 July 1985 who has earned approximately 80 Test caps and was named Man of the Match in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final against England. A central figure in South Africa’s World Cup triumphs in 2019 and 2023, he is considered one of the…

Siya Kolisi is a South African flanker born on 16 June 1991 in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, who became the first Black African to captain the Springboks when appointed in 2018. He led South Africa to Rugby World Cup victories in both 2019 and 2023, becoming — alongside New Zealand’s Richie McCaw — one of only…

South Africa lead the all-time Test series against France approximately 38–16 with around 5 draws from 59 Tests since 1913 (exact figures vary by source). The Springboks defeated France 29–28 in a pulsating quarter-final — not a semi-final — at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in Paris, on the way to claiming their fourth World…

South Africa lead the all-time Test series against the British & Irish Lions 23–17 with 6 drawn, from 46 Tests since the Lions’ first tour in 1891. The Lions won the 1997 series 2-1 in a famous upset, South Africa won the 2009 series 2-1, and the 2021 series ended in a 1-1-1 draw —…

South Africa lead the all-time Test series against Australia 57–44 with 4 drawn, from 105 meetings since 1933. The two nations have been fierce Rugby Championship rivals and have produced some of the most compelling fixtures in southern hemisphere rugby across more than nine decades of competition. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game…

South Africa lead the all-time Test series against England 27–15 with 3 draws, from 45 meetings since 1906. Notable results include the 2007 Rugby World Cup final won 15–6 in Paris, the 2019 World Cup final won 32–12 in Yokohama, and a 16–15 semifinal victory over England at the 2023 World Cup in France on…