Tag: 2007 Rugby World Cup
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Percy Montgomery’s Perfect Final
In Paris in 2007, Percy Montgomery stood between the posts and willed South Africa to glory — boot after relentless boot, dismantling England’s dreams with ice-cold precision. World champions. And Percy never missed a beat. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community.…
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Victor Matfield: He Read Every Code
For fifteen years, opposing teams called out their lineout codes knowing that Victor Matfield had already solved them. No forward in history controlled this set piece the way he did — and the game knew it. They called it a dark art. He made it look easy. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game…
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Os du Randt: Two Cups, One Legend
He won the World Cup as a raw young prop in 1995, then walked away with his body broken. Twelve years later, Os du Randt came back from retirement — and won it all over again in 2007. Some stories are too good to end at one chapter. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the…
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Habana Hunts Down History in France
Eight tries. One tournament. Bryan Habana tore through the 2007 Rugby World Cup like lightning, equalling Jonah Lomu’s all-time tournament record and announcing himself as the greatest winger on earth. Eight. In one World Cup. Let that breathe. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join…
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Os du Randt: The Greatest Comeback
He won it in 1995, walked away, and came back twelve years later to do it again. Os du Randt is the only Springbok who knows what both feel like. Some legends refuse to be written off. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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Bryan Habana: Eight Tries, One World Cup
The 2007 Rugby World Cup had a story within the story. While South Africa lifted the trophy, Bryan Habana stalked defences across France — eight tries, one tournament, a record that may never be equalled. The fastest man in rugby left France in his wake. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the…
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Percy Montgomery Kicks South Africa to Glory
In the 2007 World Cup Final, South Africa needed a man with ice in his veins to dismantle England point by point. Percy Montgomery answered every call without flinching. Every kick, perfect. South Africa, world champions again. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the…
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Os du Randt: The Old Bull Returns
Most players retire once. Os du Randt won a World Cup in 1995, walked away, and then came back twelve years later to do the whole thing all over again. Two World Cups. One legend. Unmatched. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans…