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South Africa lead the series 52-41 with 3 draws across 96 Test matches. The Springboks dominate at home with a 37-11 record in South Africa, while Australia dominates away with a 27-15 record at home. South Africa’s biggest win was 53-8 in Johannesburg in 2008. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the…

The All Blacks lead the all-time series 63-43 with 4 draws across 110 Test matches. While New Zealand historically dominated, South Africa has stormed back since 2018 with an 8-6 record (one draw) under Rassie Erasmus, including inflicting New Zealand’s worst-ever defeats. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after…

Ellis Park in Johannesburg hosted South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup final victory against New Zealand 15-12 in extra time. Nelson Mandela presented the Webb Ellis Cup to captain François Pienaar in an iconic moment that symbolized national unity. Ellis Park is one of South Africa’s most historic rugby venues and a symbol of Springbok…

Fourie du Preez earned 76 caps for South Africa and scored 16 test tries, playing between 2004 and 2015. He was central to South Africa’s 2007 World Cup victory and won two Tri Nations championships (2004, 2009). Du Preez was named SA Rugby Player of the Year twice and is widely regarded as the greatest…

South Africa won the 2023 Rugby World Cup, defeating New Zealand in the final to claim their fourth world title—more than any other nation. Remarkably, the Springboks won three consecutive knockout matches by exactly 1 point against France, England, and New Zealand. They also became the first team to win the World Cup after losing…

Schalk Burger earned 86 caps for South Africa and holds the record for most tries by a Springbok flanker with 13 tries. He was a member of South Africa’s 2007 World Cup-winning team and won bronze at the 2015 World Cup. Burger was named IRB Player of the Year in 2004 and SA Rugby Player…

South Africa has a strong winning record against Fiji in test rugby. The Springboks defeated Fiji 37-20 in the quarter-final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. South Africa’s superior conditioning and tactical discipline have typically dominated matches against Pacific Island opponents. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…

Newlands Stadium, opened in 1888 with its first official match in 1890, is one of rugby’s most historic venues located in Cape Town with a capacity of 51,900. It hosted South Africa’s first test match against the British Lions in 1891 and featured prominently in the 1995 Rugby World Cup held in South Africa, including…

Rassie Erasmus is South Africa’s most successful modern coach, serving as head coach in 2018-2019 and again from 2024-present. He led the Springboks to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup, defeating England 32-12 in the final. Erasmus was named World Rugby Coach of the Year in 2019 and has won multiple Rugby Championships in…

South Africa has defeated Samoa convincingly in test rugby encounters. The Springboks won 42-14 against Western Samoa in the 1995 World Cup quarter-final and 46-6 against Samoa in the 2015 World Cup pool stage. South Africa dominates this matchup with a strong historical record. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…