Tag: Springboks
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Morne Steyn Breaks British Hearts
Two series all. A nation held its breath as Morne Steyn stepped up in the final minute — and with one boot, silenced the Lions forever. South Africa. Series won. History made. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here →
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Victor Matfield: King of the Air
Every lineout was a contest, and Victor Matfield won almost all of them. For fifteen years, the giant lock from Pretoria made it impossible for any team to steal Springbok ball — or keep their own. One hundred and twenty-seven caps. The greatest lock of his era. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game…
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Joost: Faster Than the World Could Follow
In 1995, a scrumhalf from Pretoria moved at a pace defences could not handle, scoring tries and breaking hearts. Joost van der Westhuizen did not just play that World Cup — he owned it. The fastest number 9 who ever wore green and gold. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…
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Duane Vermeulen Owns the World
England came to Yokohama thinking they could stop South Africa’s engine room. They were wrong. Duane Vermeulen was everywhere — tackles, breakdowns, carries — impossible to deny, impossible to stop. The man they could not stop. Player of the tournament. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…
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12–11: The Night South Africa Made Four
One point separated the Springboks from becoming the greatest Rugby World Cup side in history. For eighty brutal minutes at the Stade de France, they held the All Blacks at bay and refused to let go. Four stars. No nation has ever worn more. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real…
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Eben Etzebeth: Born to Dominate
There are big men in rugby, and then there is Eben Etzebeth. For over a decade he has arrived at Test matches looking for a fight — and the whole world has watched him win it. Every great Springbok team starts with him. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story…
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Mapimpi Makes History in Yokohama
No Springbok had ever scored a try in a Rugby World Cup final. Makazole Mapimpi changed that forever with one thunderous run through the England defence. He didn’t just score — he opened a door that will never close. The first. And it meant everything. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the…
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Cheslin Kolbe’s Impossible World Cup Try
In a World Cup final against England, a small man from Kraaifontein did something the rugby world will never forget. He stepped, swerved, and sprinted his way into immortality. Some players are simply built different. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community.…
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Andre Joubert Runs Free at the 1995 World Cup
He caught it deep in his own half, stepped once, and ran. Andre Joubert’s blistering try in the 1995 World Cup reminded the world that South Africa was back. The Rolls Royce of fullbacks, running free at last. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join…
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John Smit Lifts the Cup in Paris
The stadium was theirs. John Smit raised the Webb Ellis Cup above his head in Paris and South Africa roared from across the world. Two stars on the jersey, one captain, one night. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here…