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World Cup countdown: 9 days to go!

With nine days until the opening whistle of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest Springbok scrumhalves to play at the tournament.

Du Preez inducted into Bulls Hall of Fame

Legendary Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez is the first player inducted into SA Rugby Magazine’s Bulls Hall of Fame, as voted for by readers.

Schalk: Fourie thought Duane had hit him!

Schalk Burger recalls the story of his massive hit on Fourie du Preez during the 2009 Currie Cup semi-final between Western Province and the Vodacom Bulls.

All Black picks Bok duo in best backline ever

New Zealand scrumhalf Aaron Smith has named his all-time dream back seven, which includes two World Cup-winning Springboks.

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Watch: Duane dazzles Dragons

The Springboks will miss magical passes like this from the injured Duane Vermeulen against Wales, the No 8 setting up skipper Fourie du Preez for the winning try at the 2015 World Cup.

Bok great joins Bulls coaching staff

Springbok and Bulls legend Fourie du Preez will provide input as a part-time coaching consultant and mentor at the Vodacom Bulls.

Watch: Fourie du Preez – from U14D to world’s best No 9

Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger catch up with Springbok great Fourie du Preez to chat about what he’s been up to since retiring from rugby and look back on a few memorable moments on and off the field.

Matfield’s Bulls too strong for ‘Men in Black’

The titanic 2009 Bulls overwhelmed the 1999 Stormers for a 42-12 victory in Game 12 of the interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.

Watch: Bok greats chat Lions series, select starting 8 & 9

Springbok greats Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger catch up with former teammates Fourie du Preez and Pierre Spies to reminisce about their 2009 series victory over the British & Irish Lions, and select their starting scrumhalf and No 8 for this year’s highly anticipated series.