From the vault: How the ’07 Springboks triumphed
In this classic read from 2017, SA Rugby magazine explored how the Springboks World Cup win was four years in the making.
In this classic read from 2017, SA Rugby magazine explored how the Springboks World Cup win was four years in the making.
Take a look back at this compilation of career highlights from former Springbok and Sharks utility back Brent Russell.
Carel Du Plessis – better known as the Prince of Wings – was ahead of his time as a coach and would’ve fared better in the modern game, says former Springbok scrumhalf Werner Swanepoel.
Check out Percy Montgomery’s opportunistic try against the All Blacks during the 1997 Tri-Nations series, when the former Springbok fullback – playing at outside centre on the day – sent up a high ball before regathering from a fortuitous bounce to score.
In the third of a series celebrating rugby’s power to unite, DYLAN JACK looks back on the Springboks’ World Cup trophy tour in 2019.
Springbok and Northampton Saints scrumhalf Cobus Reinach showed an incredible turn of pace, after intercepting a pass from Francois Hougaard, to run in a sensational try against the Worcester Warriors last season.
Several Springboks, including Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber, will give a different perspective of the World Cup final as they talk viewers through the game against England.
Take a look back at some of the most dramatic match-winning tries in rugby throughout the years.
Following a dominant lineout drive from the forward pack – and a powerful carry from Os du Randt – former Springbok flank Ruben Kruger finished off a well-executed team try against the All Blacks during the 1997 Tri-Nations series.
Springbok flank Arno Botha is Munster’s top try-scorer this season with six tries in 16 appearances so far. Watch all his tries here.