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All Springbok Tries at Rugby World Cup 2003
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All Springbok Tries at Rugby World Cup 2003

Our third video in our series of Springbok tries at each Rugby World Cup. This week we look back to 2003… Not a good tournament for South Africa, but some good tries were scored against the tier 2 teams… Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Thinus Delport – Powerful Runner
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Thinus Delport – Powerful Runner

Thinus Delport was an elegant runner who could glide through aby defense and when he was on form, he was one of the best attacking fullbacks in world rugby. Injuries did disrupt his career, but he was in peak form in 1997 and then again in 2000 and 2001. Thinus should have played more tests […]
5 Great Tries by the Bulls Against The Hurricanes
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Stormers Rugby Highlights – Super 12 1999

In 1999 The Stormers were the premier side in South Africa and played some brilliant rugby. They went all the way to a home semi final where they lost to The Highlanders, but it’s fair to say that the Stormers played the most attractive rugby throughout the season.
Gareth Edwards – The Player Of The Century
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Gareth Edwards – The Player Of The Century

Gareth Edwards is the greatest scrumhalf that ever played rugby. He was able to always spot a gap, create opportunities and he score some magnificent tries. He will always be remembered for that try against the All Blacks in 1973, but even better was his effort against Scotland in 1972. We hope you enjoy this […]
Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs All Blacks 15 August 1992
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Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs All Blacks 15 August 1992

The Springboks made their comeback to the international rugby scene against their biggest rivals, the All Blacks in 1992. The scoreline flattered the Boks somewhat as they were completely outplayed. It was clear that the years of isolation hurt South African rugby. But there were some flashes of brilliance and three great tries were scored, […]
Currie Cup Rugby – The Dream XV
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Currie Cup Rugby – The Dream XV

We have played selector again and we have picked our greatest players who have made their name in the Currie Cup. We have only selected players from 1980 onward, because that is our frame of reference. Please note that we specifically looked at the players’ performance in the Currie Cup alone and some modern players […]
Robert Du Preez – The Perfect Service
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Robert Du Preez – The Perfect Service

Robert Du Preez broke the mold of a typical scrumhalf in the late 1980’s. He was bigger and stronger than any of his predecessors and his box kicks and grubbers from the base of the scrum always ensured the Bulls are on the front foot. He started his career in Potchefstroom, playing for Western Transvaal […]
Chris Latham – Attacking Genius
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Chris Latham – Attacking Genius

Chris Latham was a lethal runner and overall brilliant on attack. He could cut defenses to pieces and liked running straight and hard. He was very good under the high ball and had a good left boot to take pressure off his team. He was one of the most complete fullbacks to ever play the […]
John Mametsa – The Centurion
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John Mametsa – The Centurion

We called this video The Centurion, because John Mametsa was the first black player to play 100 games for the Blue Bulls and he was a soldier that you could go into battle with. He was tough and uncompromising. Maybe not the flashiest of wings, but he always played with 100% determination and never ever […]
Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 1980 – 1984
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Currie Cup Rugby Finals | 1980 – 1984

This is the fourth video in our series on the history of the Currie Cup. This week we feature the first half of the 1980’s when Western Province dominated the local scene in South Africa. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
10 Great Springbok Tries Against Ireland
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10 Great Springbok Tries Against Ireland

With the Springboks vs Ireland clash just around the corner, we thought it a good idea to pick our 10 greatest tries scored by the Springboks against Ireland. Some real crackers are included, we hope you enjoy this one! Which try is your favourite and what tries do you think should have been included? Enjoy […]
Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs France 26 June 1993
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Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs France 26 June 1993

After a disappointing first season back in international rugby, the Springboks were full of hope for the 1993 season. They had a new coach in Ian MacIntosh and a new captain in Francois Pienaar, who would go on to achieve great things. The Boks kicked off the season with a two match series against France. […]
Percy Montgomery – The Full Monty
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Percy Montgomery – The Full Monty

Percy Montgomery is one of those players who divides opinion. When he was good, he was brilliant and when he had an off day, people demanded his head. Love him or hate him, the fact remains he is the greatest point scorer in Springbok history and no full back has scored more tries for the […]
100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1992 to 2015 / 70 to 61
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100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1992 to 2015 / 70 to 61

The fourth video in our exciting series of Springbok tries features some real pearlers from Bryan Habana, Brent Russell, Rudolph Straeuli, Andre Joubert, Fourie du Preez, Victor Matfield, Pieter Rossouw, Pierre Spies and Willie le Roux. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Ray Mordt – The Gold Standard
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Ray Mordt – The Gold Standard

It’s a shame that South Africa wasn’t able to play more tests during the isolation years. Players like Gerber, Botha, Du Plessis and Heunis would have lit up the international stage. Another fantastic player from that era was Ray Mordt, an impressive wing who could outpace most and run over anyone when necessary. Ray Mordt […]
Orange Free State Rugby – 1970’s and 1980’s
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Orange Free State Rugby – 1970’s and 1980’s

This week we bring you a collection of some of the best tries scored by Orange Free State during the 1970’s and 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!
Op Loftus – Leon Schuster
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Op Loftus – Leon Schuster

Our international subscribers might not know what is going on here, but in South Africa, Leon Schuster was famous for his rugby songs in the 80’s and 90’s, and this one is all about the Blue Bulls and a packed Loftus Versfeld. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
JJ van der Walt – Blue Bull Flyer
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JJ van der Walt – Blue Bull Flyer

This video has been requested many many times since Real Rugby launched. Die hard rugby fans will remember JJ van der Walt as a young Tukkie wing who broke into the Northern Transvaal side in 1988 and scored some great tries in a career that spanned six seasons until 1993. Oddly enough, 1993 was probably […]
Danie Gerber Talks About THAT Try in 1981
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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!
Gerrie Germishuys – A Classic Wing
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Gerrie Germishuys – A Classic Wing

Gerrie Germishuys was a classic winger who regularly beat his opponents on the outside. Just watch his try against the All Blacks in 1981. When last did a Springbok winger beat his opponent on the outside like that? He will go down as one of the greatest Springbok wingers of all time. Enjoy and thanks […]
Springbok Greats – Tom van Vollenhoven
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Springbok Greats – Tom van Vollenhoven

Dr. Danie Craven said of Tom: “Tom first attracted my attention because of his speed, but he had weak hands. Many will disagree, but it is my belief that the further away from the scrum – in the three quarter line the less thinking there is to be done. When you’re on the wing you […]
Francois Hougaard – An Explosive Talent
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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 […]