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10 Great Tries by the Bulls in Super Rugby
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10 Great Tries by the Bulls in Super Rugby

The Bulls have been South Africa’s most successful team in Super Rugby, winning the competition three times. Over the last decade their success has waned, but they were still able to score some good tries on the back of their traditional power game. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
British & Irish Lions on Tour in South Africa | 1974 & 1980
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British & Irish Lions on Tour in South Africa | 1974 & 1980

The reason we love the British & Irish Lions tours, is because it is the last traditional rugby tour. The Lions have over the years played in some epic encounters against provincial sides in South Africa and in this first video in our series of three, we look back on a couple of great tries […]
Naas Botha Kicks Five Drop Goals
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Naas Botha Kicks Five Drop Goals

Naas Botha was a rugby genius and the greatest flyhalf and match winner South Africa has ever produced. In his last season playing first class rugby, Naas scored 5 drop goals against Natal in a Currie Cup game, seven years before Jannie De Beer did it against England. In total Naas scored 210 first class […]
George Gregan – Wallaby Legend
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George Gregan – Wallaby Legend

George Gregan is arguably the greatest scrumhalf to ever play for Australia. He played in an era where his biggest rivals were Van Der Westhuizen, Marshall, Galthie and Dawson. In a golden age of international scrumhalves, he ranks among the best.
The Greatest Lions Super Rugby Team of All Time
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The Greatest Lions Super Rugby Team of All Time

A couple of weeks ago we uploaded a video on the greatest Bulls team to play Super Rugby. This week its the Lions’ turn. The Lions have always been a team that were either great of very poor. But when they were at their peak, they produced numerous Springboks and played a very attractive brand […]
Springbok Greats – Naas Botha
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Springbok Greats – Naas Botha

The Naas Botha of today is a well-known rugby commentator on the South African Supersport Channel, but in his day as a player he was one of the most feared match-winners in the game. Botha was best known for his deadly boot – whether he was punting the ball, place-kicking or drop-kicking, he stood in […]
Real Rugby’s Southern Hemisphere Dream XV
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Real Rugby’s Southern Hemisphere Dream XV

I took a stab at picking my all time greatest Southern Hemisphere XV, which was a difficult task. I’d love to hear your feedback – what would your ultimate Southern Hemisphere team look like? Enjoy and thanks for watching!
The Greatest Sharks Super Rugby Team of All Time
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The Greatest Sharks Super Rugby Team of All Time

This week we pick our greatest Sharks team from players who have made an impact in Super Rugby, from when they still played as Natal in 1996 to 2020. I’m sure, like the other videos, this will unlock some serious debate. Who would you have picked in you all time greatest Sharks XV? Enjoy and […]
Springbok Rugby – The Greatest Ever Fly-Halves
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Springbok Rugby – The Greatest Ever Fly-Halves

We’ve narrowed this down to five players who have all played brilliantly at fly half for the Springboks. the only really tough omission was of course Bennie Osler, who was a legend in the 1930’s. The order of the players will definitely be open to debate, but we hope you enjoy the action none the […]
10 Classic Tries By The Stormers in Super Rugby
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10 Classic Tries By The Stormers in Super Rugby

The Stormers have at times played the most exciting rugby by any South African side in Super Rugby, but they have never been able to convert that form into winning trophies. In saying that, they have scored some great tries over the years and here are 10 of the best. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Wahl Bartmann – As Tough As Nails
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Wahl Bartmann – As Tough As Nails

Watching footage of Wahl Bartmann again made me realize how tough he was. This guy didn’t shrug away from any physicality, was very quick around the field and was massive on defense. He was a very good ball carrier too and explosive on the run when given a little space. Wahl famously joined Natal from […]
British & Irish Lions on Tour in South Africa | 2009
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British & Irish Lions on Tour in South Africa | 2009

In the third video in our series, we look back at the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa and all the tries the Lions scored against provincial and mid-week sides during the tour. If you like this channel, please support us on Patreon by clicking on this link: https://www.patreon.com/realrugby?fan_landing=true
Niel Burger – The Power of Province
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Niel Burger – The Power of Province

Niel Burger was one of the unluckiest players never to pull on the Springbok jersey. He was a devastating runner who finished like few could and scored some amazing tries for Western Province throughout the 1980’s. Ray Mordt, injuries and erratic form kept him out of the national picture, but when he was hot, he […]
Hannes Venter – Power and Pace
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Hannes Venter – Power and Pace

Hannes Venter was one of those provincial players who never had the opportunity to play at a higher level. He was a wonderful player who had electrifying pace (he was a junior sprint champion) and could beat defenders on the outside. He also had a solid left boot and a sound kicking game. Unfortunately injuries […]
30 Great All Black Tries against South Africa | 1992 to 1999
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30 Great All Black Tries against South Africa | 1992 to 1999

It’s fair to say the All Blacks have dominated against the Springboks since 1992. They have scored plenty of tries over the years and we look back on the 30 greatest tries the All Blacks have scored against the Springboks between 1992 and 1999. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
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Helgard Muller – Underrated Class

Helgard Muller could have and should have played 50 tests for South Africa, unfortunately for him, he was in his peak during isolation and he had to play second fiddle to one Danie Gerber… But there is a reason he had such a long and distinguished career – he was good, bloody good. He had […]
Divan Serfontein – Highlights
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Divan Serfontein – Highlights

To appreciate Divan Serfontein, one has to watch the videos of the best tries scored in South African rugby during his era. Then the terrific role he played, his quickness in the clearing of the scrum, the long passes, his nippiness and the fact that he was able to draw the whole defense before sending […]
Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 1990 to 1994
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Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 1990 to 1994

This is the 6th video in our series on the history of the once mighty Currie Cup. This week we look at the five finals played between 1990 and 1994. Again there was a shift in power with Northern Transvaal giving way to the rising powers of Natal and Transvaal. The 1990 final still gives […]
Ruben Kruger – Silent Assassin
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Ruben Kruger – Silent Assassin

Ruben Kruger was arguably the greatest flank to ever play for South Africa. He wasn’t always in the headlines and some other players may have featured more than he did, but the fact remains that he was one of the hardest and most consistent rugby players in the history of South African rugby. He was […]
Joe Roff – Brilliant Brumby
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Joe Roff – Brilliant Brumby

Joe Roff was a brilliant rugby player. Powerful and fast, he was a try scoring machine, famously racking up 15 tries in the 1997 Super 12 series (when only 11 games were played in regular season). He was also a good kicker of the ball and a phenomenal play maker, often creating opportunities for his […]
Justin Swart – The Speed Merchant
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Justin Swart – The Speed Merchant

Justin Swart hit the domestic scene like a tornado in 1995 and immediately made an impact at Western Province. He was selected for the Springboks in 1996, but only ever played a handful of tests between 1996 and 1997. When he was at his peak, he was dynamite. He had exceptional speed and could finish […]