Our Springbok XV: The halfbacks
In the third instalment of a five-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their best Springbok XV of the past 25 years.
In the third instalment of a five-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their best Springbok XV of the past 25 years.
The Springboks were in a shambles and ranked a lowly seventh in the World Rugby rankings in September 2018. Just over a year later, Siya Kolisi lifted the World Cup in Yokohama, as the Boks were once again crowned the best in the world.
The Springboks are scheduled to face the Wallabies at Loftus Versfeld in September this year. Take a look back at the recent Test matches between the two sides in Pretoria.
You have 10 minutes to list as many of the most capped players in the history of Springbok rugby. Can you name them all?
In the second instalment of a five-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their best Springbok XV of the past 25 years.
SA Rugby magazine brings you a classic read from 2017 when newly appointed Stormers captain Siya Kolisi spoke about his ambitions as a leader.
Veteran prop Jannie du Plessis, who is a qualified medical doctor, believes nothing will be the same again after the global coronavirus health crisis.
The Springboks ended a four-match losing streak with a memorable 46-40 victory over the All Blacks in the 2000 Tri-Nations tournament, scoring six tries in an action-packed spectacle at Ellis Park.
The 2013 Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park will go down as one of the best in the modern era. Despite the Boks losing 38-27, Bryan Habana scored two sensational tries in as many minutes, which were brilliantly set up by Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw.
Three more Springboks from the team that toured New Zealand in 1981 have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus.