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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 […]
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 […]
2000 Subscribers! Thank You!
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2000 Subscribers! Thank You!

We just want to say a big, big thank you to every subscriber, every Facebook follower, every like comment and suggestions. Thank you to all the contributors who helped build up our archive, we wouldn’t be sharing these memories without your support. Please stay subscribed and keep on sharing our rugby memories and tributes!
Serge Blanco – French Flair
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Serge Blanco – French Flair

Serge Blanco was one of the greatest rugby players ever. He always seemed to be in the right place and the ball always bounced right for him, but that was his genius. A master of the chip and chase, solid on defense and with an all round good kicking game. He was the complete rugby […]
1993 Super 10 Final – Transvaal vs Auckland 22 May Ellispark
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1993 Super 10 Final – Transvaal vs Auckland 22 May Ellispark

Transvaal was on top of the world in 1993. The won the M-Net Nite Series, Super 10, Lion Cup and Currie Cup that year. Arguably the greatest season ever by a South African side. Francois Pienaar’s men dominated the Super 10 series and easily won all four of their pool game before hosting the mighty […]
Jonah Lomu – The Ultimate Rugby Player
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Jonah Lomu – The Ultimate Rugby Player

That’s what he was – the ultimate rugby player. Jonah Lomu was an anomally in rugby. We have not seen his like before or after his career. The thing that made his special was that he wasn’t a one trick pony. He made a big impact in 1995 by running over people, but he developed […]
Brian O’Driscoll – The Center Of Excellence
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Brian O’Driscoll – The Center Of Excellence

Brian O’Driscoll was in many people’s eyes, the greatest center that ever played rugby. In our opinion he was second to the great Danie Gerber, but putting this video together certainly made us think about it more… O’Driscoll was sublime. He was a midfield mastermind who could create opportunities our of nothing, read the game […]
Tim Horan – The Linebreaker
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Tim Horan – The Linebreaker

Tim Horan was quite simply, the greatest inside centre that ever played the game. He had a magnificent step off both feet and had electrifying pace that could cut opposition defenses to shreds. He won two Rugby World Cups with Australia and in 1999 he was named player of the tournament. Just think of his […]
Tributes to Danie Craven
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Tributes to Danie Craven

This is just a short video with tributes from legends of world rugby to Dr. Danie Craven, known all over the world as Mr. Rugby.
Johan Roets – Mr Dependable
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Johan Roets – Mr Dependable

Over the last 20 years, Johan Roets was the unluckiest player to never play for the Springboks. He was quite simply, a superb rugby player. Solid under the high ball and great on the attack, he could have easily slotted into any Springbok backline. He retires after the 2007 Currie Cup, which was way too […]
Frikkie Welsh – The Hard Hitting Bull
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Gerbrand Grobler – Counter Attacking Brilliance
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Gerbrand Grobler – Counter Attacking Brilliance

Gerbrand Grobler was a childhood hero of mine. He was, at times, erratic, but when he was on form he was sublime and was one of the best counter attacking fullbacks in South Africa. He could have played for South Africa and was unlucky to never get a chance. Unfortunately, Gerbrand tragically died in a […]
Rugby Test Match – England vs Springboks 14 November 1992
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Rugby Test Match – England vs Springboks 14 November 1992

The Springboks came crashing down in their last test of 1992. After leading at half time, they faded badly in the second half and England proved to be the smarter team, often exploiting the South Africans’ poor skills under the high ball. All that mattered was that the Springboks were back in world rugby and […]
30 Greatest Tries Against The British & Irish Lions
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30 Greatest Tries Against The British & Irish Lions

We recently produced a video of the 10 greatest tries scored by the British & Irish Lions and we thought “What about the teams they played on their tours?”, so we have put together a list of the 30 greatest tries scored against the British and Irish Lions since 1962. It’s in chronological order and […]
Springboks vs Junior Springboks 12 October 1991
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Springboks vs Junior Springboks 12 October 1991

In 1991 South Africa united all it’s different rugby boards and unions into one governing body, The South African Rugby Board. We were still in isolation, but an “international” friendly was scheduled between the Springboks and the Junior Springboks, technically matching the 30 best players in South Africa against each other. It was quite and […]
Rugby Test Match – France vs Springboks 24 October 1992
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Rugby Test Match – France vs Springboks 24 October 1992

The Springboks surprised the rugby world in the first test a week earlier to beat the French, although Sebastian Viars had an off day with the boot. They weren’t so lucky a week later and were comprehensively beaten in the second test. Here are some extended highlights of that test match. Enjoy and thanks for […]
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 […]
Springbok Greats – HO De Villiers
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Springbok Greats – HO De Villiers

“I went to Dale College one year and the headmaster, a Mr Searle, told me he had a future Springbok who was then playing for the school. “H.O.” was a good looking, clean-cut youngster who was headboy of the school. I addressed the pupils and it was his duty to thank me. I understood he […]
Springbok Greats – Frik Du Preez
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Springbok Greats – Frik Du Preez

Frik du Preez was named South Africa’s rugby player of the twentieth century by the country’s passionate fans of the game. Given that he retired from rugby in 1971, it was a significant expression of the esteem he continues to be held in. In many ways the vote extended beyond Du Preez’s performances on the […]
Springbok Greats – Mannetjies Roux
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Springbok Greats – Mannetjies Roux

Dr. Danie Craven on Mannetjies Roux: “I walked past the field one day where the first year students were having their trials and I saw a youngster running through the opposing team every time he got the ball. Later I told Jannie Krige, the coach, that I had seen a centre who was outstanding. I […]
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 […]
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 […]