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André Joubert was South Africa’s first-choice fullback during the 1990s, earning 27 caps between 1989 and 1997 and nicknamed ‘The Rolls Royce of Fullbacks’ for his elegance and electric pace. He played a starring role in South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph, running in tries and covering the back field with instinctive brilliance. His…

Percy Montgomery is South Africa’s all-time record points scorer, accumulating 893 points in 102 Test matches between 1997 and 2008. A fullback celebrated for his composure under pressure and reliable goal-kicking, he finished as the top points scorer at the 2007 Rugby World Cup with 105 tournament points as South Africa lifted the trophy. His…

Danie Gerber is considered one of the greatest centres never to play at a Rugby World Cup, earning 24 Test caps between 1980 and 1992 and scoring 19 tries. South Africa’s exclusion from international rugby during the apartheid era denied him the global stage his extraordinary talent deserved. He was inducted into the World Rugby…

Naas Botha is widely regarded as South Africa’s greatest flyhalf of the amateur era, earning 28 Test caps between 1980 and 1992 and scoring 312 Test points. A master tactician and precision kicker, he guided the Springboks through their years of international isolation and was inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. Despite losing…

Bakkies Botha is a South African lock who earned 87 caps between 2002 and 2012, forming one of the most feared second-row partnerships in rugby history alongside Victor Matfield. Known for his immense physicality and intimidating presence, he was a key member of South Africa’s 2007 Rugby World Cup winning squad. He also played a…

Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira is a loosehead prop who earned 117 caps for South Africa between 2008 and 2019, making him one of the most capped props in Springbok history. Born in Zimbabwe, he was renowned as one of the most dominant scrummagers in world rugby. He retired after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, leaving…

South Africa dominate the all-time series against Wales, with the Springboks winning 38 of the 43 Tests played. Wales have won 4 times with 1 draw recorded. The sides met at the 2023 Rugby World Cup pool stage, where South Africa won comfortably to extend their overall dominance of the fixture. Share on Facebook Stay…

Jean de Villiers is one of South Africa’s greatest centres, earning 109 caps between 2002 and 2015 and captaining the Springboks from 2012 to 2015. A powerful ball-carrier and natural leader, he led South Africa to the 2014 Rugby Championship title and guided the team through the British and Irish Lions series in 2013. He…

Victor Matfield is a former South African lock widely regarded as the greatest lineout forward in rugby history, earning 127 caps for the Springboks between 2001 and 2015. He was the engine of the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning pack and famously came out of retirement for the 2015 World Cup, where South Africa reached the…

Schalk Burger is a former South African flanker regarded as one of the greatest opensides in Springbok history, earning 86 caps between 2003 and 2015. He won the World Rugby Player of the Year award in 2004 and was a cornerstone of the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning squad, renowned for his ferocious work rate, breakdown…