The reigning world champions are the greatest Bok team of all time, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.
Seemingly unstoppable, the ’09 Boks made light work of their counterparts from 1995, 1998, 2007, and 2019, but ultimately met their match when facing the 2023 World Champions.
Despite doubts about whether they could defend their title in France, the Boks impressively navigated their group matches before moving into a challenging knockout phase
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They secured three narrow victories that included a notable 29-28 quarter-final win over the hosts, a 16-15 semi-final victory against England, and a historic 12-11 final victory over the All Blacks to earn their fourth World Cup title and reclaim their status as the world’s top side.
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