Tag: Victor Matfield

  • Matfield. The Air. Nobody Came Close.

    Matfield. The Air. Nobody Came Close.

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    For fifteen years, Victor Matfield owned the lineout skies in a way no lock had ever managed before. They threw the ball and found him — every time, without fail, without mercy. The greatest lock who ever jumped. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join…

  • Matfield. He Owned the Air.

    Matfield. He Owned the Air.

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    Victor Matfield didn’t win lineouts — he stole dreams. For 14 years, every team in the world planned against him, and for 14 years, he took the ball away from them anyway. 127 caps. Unstealable. The greatest lock who ever lived. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…

  • Victor Matfield: He Read Every Code

    Victor Matfield: He Read Every Code

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    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…

  • Victor Matfield: King of the Air

    Victor Matfield: King of the Air

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    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…