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Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 1985 to 1989

The next video in our series on the history of the Currie Cup looks back at the mid to late 80’s when provincial power again shifted from Western Province to Northern Transvaal. Naas was back from the USA and he lead the Blue Bulls into a new era when they would play in five consecutive […]

SAUK TV

13/09/2018

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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 […]

SAUK TV

20/09/2018

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Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 1995 to 1999

This is the 7th video in our series on the history of the Currie Cup. This week we look back at the mid to late 90’s when we saw four different teams winning the cherished cup. Natal won it back to back in 1995 and 1996, followed by WP, The Blue Bulls and The Golden […]

SAUK TV

27/09/2018

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Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 2000 to 2004

This is the 8th video in our series on the Currie Cup, the world’s oldest provincial rugby tournament. In these 5 years there was again a shift of power as Western Province won the title in 2000 and 2001 and the Blue Bulls started a period of dominance by winning the cherished trophy 3 times […]

SAUK TV

11/10/2018

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Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 2005 to 2009

This is the second last video in our series on the history of the Currie Cup. This week we look back at the finals played between 2005 and 2009, a period dominated by the Cheetahs with the Bulls and Sharks also featuring strong. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

SAUK TV

17/10/2018

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Dan Carter – The GOAT

Simply put, Dan Carter is the greatest flyhalf to ever play rugby. He had everything. He could run, put players into gaps, a great tactical boot and a nose for the try line. His composure under pressure was world class and her will be remembered as an all time great. We loved putting this one […]

SAUK TV

22/09/2019

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Danie Gerber – Maestro of the Midfield

Danie Gerber simply is the best Springbok ever. I’m sure this statement will open up debate, but no one will argue about his ability to cut open defenses. He had unbelievable natural pace and power and his sheer instinct to find the try line was something to behold. For many years Danie was the leading […]

SAUK TV

08/03/2016

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Danie Gerber – Maestro Of The Midfield (Updated)

This is an update of our previous tribute to Danie Gerber titled “Maestro Of The Midfield”. It has all the original tries, plus a couple more we found over the last year. The greatest Springbok ever. Sit back and enjoy. Thanks for watching!

SAUK TV

12/10/2017

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Danie Gerber Talks About THAT Try in 1981

It’s no secret that Danie Gerber is one of our favourite rugby players of all time. Here he talks us through his most famous try, against Ireland at Newlands in 1981. What a player. What a legend. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

SAUK TV

17/07/2018

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Danie Rossouw – The Consistent Tough Man

Danie Rossouw doesn’t get the credit he deserves. He was one of the best Springbok forwards ever and one of the most versatile players to ever play for the Boks. He is also the most decorated player in South African rugby history, having won the Currie Cup, Super 14, Tri-Nations, the 2007 Rugby World Cup, […]

SAUK TV

24/08/2017

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Danie van Schalkwyk – Blue Bull Prodigy

Danie van Schalkwyk was one of those school boy prodigies in South Africa. He made a big name for himself in Kempton Park before moving to Waterkloof in his matric year and representing Northern Transvaal at the Craven Week. He was fast tracked into the Northern Transvaal senior side and made his debut in 1995 […]

SAUK TV

30/05/2019

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David Campese – The Wizard of Oz

Like Danie Gerber, Jonah Lomu, Brian O’ Driscoll and Jonny Wilkinson, David Campese is a once in a lifetime player. Some fans will say his form over the years has been erratic, but I don’t agree. He was a genius who pushed the boundaries and always tried something new on attack. Sometimes it worked (the […]

SAUK TV

20/02/2017

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Deon Oosthuysen – Blue Lightning

Growing up as a passionate Blue Bulls supporter, there was only ever one right wing that mattered, Deon Oosthuysen. Hindsight and the wisdom that comes with age have since put this into perspective. There were fantastic wings playing provincial rugby in South Africa in the later 80s and early 90s. On the right wing, most […]

SAUK TV

09/03/2016

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Die Rugbyfabriek – Leon Schuster

This is something different. I grew up with the legendary rugby songs of Leon Schuster, who made many, many rugby themed albums, similar to what Max Boyce had done in Wales. The songs are in Afrikaans, so I guess its for a limited audience, but I hope you enjoy it in any case, its a […]

SAUK TV

16/10/2020

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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 […]

SAUK TV

25/07/2016

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Doug Howlett – All Black Sprinter

Doug Howlett was a fantastic athlete and was one of the top try scorers, not only for the All Blacks, but also in Super Rugby. His eye for a gap, acceleration off the mark and general skills made him a threat whenever he touched the ball. He was a brilliant wing and will be remembered […]

SAUK TV

06/08/2018

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Eastern Province Rugby – 1980’s

This week we bring you a collection of some of the best tries scored by Eastern Province during the 1980’s. These tries were originally part of the series of videos titled 101 Tryline Tales and Tryline Tales 2. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

SAUK TV

07/04/2020

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Etienne Botha – The Unlucky Magician

Etienne Botha was one of those unlucky players to have never got a chance to represent the Springboks at the top level. He was a strong, stocky centre with deceptive pace and a sidestep few could rival. He started his career at the Falcons, but quickly made a name for himself when he joined the […]

SAUK TV

25/04/2016

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Ettienne Botha Rugby Tribute – His Greatest Tries

This is an updated version of our previous tribute to Ettienne Botha. When I think of players who should have been a Springbok, this man is top of the list. He was the ideal inside centre, he knew how to create play for his outside backs and he had an amazing eye for a gap. […]

SAUK TV

10/05/2021

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Fourie Du Preez – Master Tactician

A lot of people would regard Fourie Du Preez as the greatest scrumhalf to ever play for South Africa, and that argument has its merit. He was a genius who was able to read the game better than anyone and what set him apart was his ability to make the right decisions at crucial times. […]

SAUK TV

09/03/2017

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Francois Hougaard – An Explosive Talent

Francois Hougaard is one of those players who should have played 100 tests for the Springboks. He burst onto the scene in 2009 and scored some brilliant tries for the Bulls and the Boks. Unfortunately he was behind Fourie du Preez in the pecking order which meant he was often deployed on the wing, because […]

SAUK TV

16/02/2017

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Francois Steyn – The Enigma

Francois Steyn is a bit of an enigma. With all his talent, we cannot understand why he hasn’t regularly featured for the Springboks or why he hasn’t played 100 tests yet. He is a superbly gifted player who can add value in any position in the back line and he has a prodigious boot on […]

SAUK TV

21/08/2017

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Frikkie Welsh – The Hard Hitting Bull

Frikkie Welsh was, in our opinion, very underrated as a player. We was built very solid and had great speed. He was a hard runner who often broke the line. He could play on the wing and in the center and scored some great tries for the Bulls during his great career. Enjoy and thanks […]

SAUK TV

23/06/2017

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Gaffie du Toit – Confident Brilliance

We named this video “confident brilliance” because Gaffie du Toit was at his brilliant best when he had confidence. On top form, he could kick drops from anywhere, land long range penalties and break the advantage line almost at will. Du Toit hit the South African landscape like a hurricane in early 1998 when he […]

SAUK TV

04/03/2019

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