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Bongi Mbonambi is a South African hooker born in 1990, widely regarded as one of the most powerful ball-carrying hookers in world rugby. He has earned over 70 Test caps and was a key figure in both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup winning campaigns, scoring crucial tries along the way. His lineout throwing…

Canan Moodie is a South African winger and fullback born in 2002, who became one of the youngest Springboks in history when he debuted at age 19 in 2022. He scored a try on his Test debut against Wales, immediately announcing himself as a major talent. Moodie was part of the 2023 Rugby World Cup…

RG Snyman is a South African lock forward born in 1994, standing at over 2 metres tall and built for lineout and set-piece dominance. He made his Springbok debut in 2016 and has been part of South Africa’s World Cup winning squads, though serious knee injuries disrupted his career at critical moments. His aerial presence…

Cobus Reinach is a South African scrumhalf born in 1992, known for his explosive pace and quick service at the breakdown. He is remembered for a stunning length-of-the-field try against Canada at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and was part of both the 2019 and 2023 World Cup winning squads. He plays club rugby in…

Percy Montgomery is South Africa’s most prolific points scorer in Test history, amassing 893 points in 102 appearances between 1997 and 2008. The fullback was renowned for his long-range goal-kicking and was a key figure in the Springboks’ 2007 Rugby World Cup victory in France. He is widely considered the greatest goal-kicker in Springbok history.…

Bakkies Botha is a South African lock forward who earned over 80 Test caps between 2002 and 2015, known for his raw physicality and dominance at the set piece. He formed one of rugby’s most feared lock partnerships alongside Victor Matfield, anchoring Springbok forward dominance during a golden era. He was a World Cup winner…

Os du Randt is a South African tighthead prop, known as ‘The Ox’, who earned 80 Test caps between 1994 and 2007. He is the only Springbok to have played in two Rugby World Cup winning teams, lifting the trophy in both 1995 and 2007 after a remarkable comeback from retirement. He is widely regarded…

South Africa lead the all-time series against Scotland with approximately 28 wins to 3, with no draws. Scotland’s victories include a 21-17 win at Murrayfield in November 2010 and a 26-10 win at Murrayfield in November 2021; exact figures for pre-war Tests vary by source. The Springboks have never lost a Test to Scotland on…

South Africa lead the all-time series against Argentina 54-16 with 1 draw. The Springboks dominated the Pumas historically, though Argentina became far more competitive after joining the Rugby Championship in 2012. South Africa and Argentina now meet twice a year, producing one of rugby’s most physical and passionate rivalries. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of…

South Africa lead the all-time Test series against Wales 36-4 with 1 draw. Wales’ most celebrated victory came at Wembley in the late 1990s while the Millennium Stadium was under construction. The Springboks have been dominant throughout the professional era, rarely losing to Wales home or away. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game…