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Naas Botha is regarded as one of the greatest Springbok flyhalves of all time, dominating South African rugby throughout the 1980s with his exceptional goal-kicking and tactical control. He won 28 Test caps — a number severely limited by South Africa’s international isolation — and scored over 300 Test points. He led Northern Transvaal to…

Faf de Klerk is South Africa’s starting scrumhalf, born 28 March 1994. He plays for Sale Sharks in England and was one of the standout performers in both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups. He is known for his explosive box kicks, aggressive breakdown work, and dangerous running game. Share on Facebook Stay ahead…

Pieter-Steph du Toit is a South African loose forward born 6 October 1993 in Bonnievale. He was named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2019 after a dominant Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan. He was a key figure in both the 2019 and 2023 World Cup-winning Springbok squads. Share on Facebook Stay ahead…

Siya Kolisi is the Springbok captain and flanker, born 16 April 1991 in Zwide, Port Elizabeth. In 2018 he became the first Black South African to captain the Springboks, and he went on to lead the team to back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023. He plays club rugby for Racing 92 in…

Joel Stransky scored all 15 South African points — three penalties and two drop goals, including the winning drop goal in extra time. New Zealand’s 12 points came from four Andrew Mehrtens penalties. At the end of normal time the score was locked at 12–12 before Stransky settled it. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of…

South Africa beat New Zealand 15–12 in extra time in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. Joel Stransky’s drop goal in extra time was the decisive blow. The match became immortal when President Nelson Mandela presented the trophy wearing a Springbok jersey. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get…

Lood de Jager is a powerful lock and a central figure in South Africa’s World Cup-winning era, earning approximately 75 Test caps since his debut in 2014. A two-time Rugby World Cup winner (2019 and 2023), he is respected across world rugby for his lineout expertise, physicality, and composure under pressure. Share on Facebook Stay…

Lukhanyo Am is South Africa’s first-choice outside centre and a key member of the squad that won the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. He made his Test debut in 2017 and earned over 40 caps by 2024, renowned for his suffocating defence, intelligent reading of the game, and quiet brilliance in attack. Am is…

Malcolm Marx is one of the most dynamic hookers in world rugby, winning back-to-back Rugby World Cups in 2019 and 2023 as a key member of the Springbok squad. He made his Test debut in 2016 and has earned approximately 70 Test caps, renowned for his explosive ball-carrying, lineout accuracy, and relentless work rate over…

Willie le Roux is one of South Africa’s most decorated fullbacks, winning two Rugby World Cups — in Japan in 2019 and in France in 2023. He made his Test debut in 2013 and earned approximately 90 Test caps, known for his elusive footwork, attacking instincts, and ability to perform on the biggest stages. Share…