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Transvaal Rugby Highlights – Super 10 1993
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Transvaal Rugby Highlights – Super 10 1993

Transvaal were the strongest provincial rugby side in the world in 1993. They had world class players and most of them would feature in the 1995 Rugby World Cup. They won the Super 10, M-Net Nite Series, Lion Cup and Currie Cup in 1993. Lead by Francois Pienaar they played really impressive rugby. This side […]
Morne Steyn – Mr. Consistency
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Morne Steyn – Mr. Consistency

Morne Steyn divides opinion among rugby fans, but one thing cannot be argued – he was as consistent as gravity. It was interesting making this video, because you can actually see how his style of play evolved over the years and although he was always a good kicker, he only really became famous for his […]
Gavin Johnson – The Magic Man
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Gavin Johnson – The Magic Man

Some would say Gavin Johnson was a flash in the pan, and they have a case, but while he was on the scene in South Africa he had some brilliant moments for Transvaal and the Springboks. He hit South African rugby like a tornado in 1993 after failing to make an impact at Northern Transvaal. […]
100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1949 to 1989 / 90 to 81
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100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1949 to 1989 / 90 to 81

We continue our countdown of our new series of the 100 greatest tries between 1949 and 1989. This week we feature some classic tries by Danie Gerber, Michael Du Plessis, Hennie Muller, Gerrie Germishuys, Piet Visagie, Johan Oosthuizen, Johan Heunis, Gertjie Brynard and Chris Pope. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Etienne Botha – The Unlucky Magician
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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 […]
Rohan Janse Van Rensburg – Explosive Runner
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Rohan Janse Van Rensburg – Explosive Runner

Rohan Janse van Rensburg is one of those players who should be in the Springbok mix every year. He is the complete package, he is a powerful, direct runner and solid on defense. For us, he should be one of the first names on any Springbok team sheet. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Rupeni Caucaunibuca – The Fijian Flyer
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Rupeni Caucaunibuca – The Fijian Flyer

I’ll say it. In terms of skill, Rupeni Caucaunibuca is one of the 5 greatest wings of all time. He had everything – tremendouse speed, a great step and immense power. He is an enigma and I’m sure, looking back at his career, he has some regrets, but for a brief period of time, he […]
Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 1985 to 1989
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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 […]
Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs France 3 July 1993
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Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs France 3 July 1993

The Boks were a better team in 1993 under new coach Ian MacIntosh. There were sparks of brilliance in the first test which was drawn and expectations were high for the Boks to win the second test at Ellispark. After an early try by James Small, the Springboks couldn’t build on that early momentum and […]
Wynand Olivier – Better Than You Think
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Wynand Olivier – Better Than You Think

Wynand Olivier was underrated, there, I said it! He was often criticized for how he played within the Bulls’ structures, but for the most part, a lot of the criticism was unfounded. He ran very straight, had deceptive speed and scored some brilliant tries on top of the tries he created for players outside of […]
100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1992 to 2015 / 60 to 51
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100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1992 to 2015 / 60 to 51

The fifth video in our series of the 100 greatest Springbok tries from 1992 to 2015. In this video we feature great tries by Bryan Habana, Lwazi Mvovo, Bob Skinstad, Joost van der Westhuizen, Jesse Kriel, Gio Aplon, JP Pietersen, Marius Joubert, Joe van Niekerk and Werner Swanepoel. Enjoy and thank for watching!
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 […]
Real Rugby’s RWC Winners Dream XV
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Real Rugby’s RWC Winners Dream XV

I take a stab at picking my RWC Dream XV from the 9 teams that have won the Rugby World Cup since 1987. Leave your comments below, who would make your ultimate RWC Winners Dream XV?
Uli Boelie – Leon Schuster
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Uli Boelie – Leon Schuster

Another classic Leon Schuster rugby song paying homage to the best Springbok hooker of all time, Uli Schmidt. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Jannie van der Walt – Underrated Lion
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Jannie van der Walt – Underrated Lion

Jannie van der Walt was a seriously underrated wing during the 1990’s. He scored some brilliant tries for the Lions and Golden Cats in a career that spanned 6 seasons. He could have played for the Springboks and would have been a solid choice. Here are some of his greatest highlights. Enjoy and thanks for […]
Super 14 Rugby Finals – 2006 to 2010
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Super 14 Rugby Finals – 2006 to 2010

We look back to the five seasons where the competition was known as the Super 14 and only two sides won the competition, the Bulls and the Crusaders. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Ben Tune – The Red Rocket
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Ben Tune – The Red Rocket

Ben Tune was one of those hard, straight running wings who was fearless on attach. He burst onto the international scene in 1996 as a 19 year old and immediately made an impact for the Wallabies. In the late 90’s he was their man and a more than suitable replacement for the great David Campese […]
Springbok Greats – Jannie Engelbrecht
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Springbok Greats – Jannie Engelbrecht

Dr. Danie Craven on Jannie Engelbrecht: ” Jannie played for Stellenbosch’s third team in his first intervarsity match – and intervarsities reveals the players with big match temperament. It was immediately evident that he had the heart for the big occasion. He and Mannetjies Roux, who both played for South Africa so often, were by […]
David Campese – The Wizard of Oz
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Story Behind the 1991 Currie Cup Season
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Greatest Springbok Team – The Professional Era

This week I pick my greatest Springbok team from the professional era. I have only included players who have made their debut after the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Let me know what you think of this team in the comment section. Sign up to Scrum Pro today by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/3gHmFOd If you […]