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Springbok Rugby – The Greatest Ever No. 8’s
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Springbok Rugby – The Greatest Ever No. 8’s

The Real Rugby panel has selected their top 5 Springbok No. 8’s in history. This was a very difficult task as there have been so many great players in this position over the years and it is near impossible to compare players from different era’s. The final five we selected were Daan Retief, Tommy Bedford, […]
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!
The Story Behind Rugby Turning Professional
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The Story Behind Rugby Turning Professional

In 1995 Rugby turned professional after years and years of shamateurism. It was long overdue and rugby’s landscape changed forever. It all happened over the course of 3 months in 1995. This is the story of how rugby turned professional. Please support this channel on Patreon to get access to more unique content every month! […]
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 […]
Nick Cummins – The Honey Badger
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Nick Cummins – The Honey Badger

Nick Cummins is an absolute legend! Affectionately known as the Honey Badger, Nick played 15 tests for Australia and scored 6 tries before moving to Japan to support his family. Not only is he a humble bloke, but he is a bloody good rugby player. In his own words, he’s as tough as woodpecker lips. […]
Uli Schmidt – The Maverick in the Pack
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Uli Schmidt – The Maverick in the Pack

Uli Schmidt was arguably the greatest hooker to ever represent South Africa. He broke the typical mold and was a mobile player who often acted as an extra loose forward. He could run like a centre and was exceptionally strong for his size. He scored 74 first class tries, which is uncanny for a hooker. […]
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 […]
Schalk Burger – The Incredible Schalk
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Schalk Burger – The Incredible Schalk

Schalk Burger was voted World Rugby Player of the Year in 2004 after his breakout season. We was a fantastic player who could slow down opposition ball at the breakdown, had deceptive speed and above all, he had good hands for a forward. Schalk cam back from serious injury twice in his career. The first […]
British & Irish Lions – 10 Greatest Tries
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British & Irish Lions – 10 Greatest Tries

Right, the Lions squad has been announced and we are already getting excited for this tour! We look back on the long history of Lions and we have selected the 10 greatest tries scored by the Lions in a test against the All Blacks, the Springboks or the Wallabies. Who did we leave out? Leave […]
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!
Andre Venter – The Iron Man
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Andre Venter – The Iron Man

Andre Venter was a machine. He was the fittest player in the Springbok teams he played in and he never gave anything less than 100% on the field. He was a big man, with great speed and was also a very good line out option. He is one of the greatest Springbok flanks of all […]
Danie Rossouw – The Consistent Tough Man
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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, […]
Victor Matfield – Towering Genius
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Victor Matfield – Towering Genius

Victor Matfield was a rugby genius. He had a phenomenal skill set for a big man and dominated the set pieces, specifically at line out time and at kick offs. As this video shows, he could also run like a center and score some great tries. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
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 […]
Gaffie du Toit – Confident Brilliance
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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 […]
Pieter Rossouw – The Underrated Try Machine
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Pieter Rossouw – The Underrated Try Machine

At 1.93m, Pieter Rossouw – dubbed “Slaptjips” – was one of the tallest wings in Springbok history. Ironically, his international career spanned exactly six years – he debuted against the British & Irish Lions on June 28, 1997 and played his final Test against Argentina on June 28, 2003. During that period, he played in […]
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 […]
100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1992 to 2015 / 10 to 1
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100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1992 to 2015 / 10 to 1

Here it is folks, the ten greatest tries scored by the Springboks over the last 24 years. The top 10 includes great tries by Juan Smith, James Small, Henry Honiball, Pieter Hendriks, Joost van der Westhuizen, Pieter Rossouw, Bryan Habana, Thinus Delport and Francois Hougaard. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Northern Transvaal Rugby – Currie Cup Finals 1987 to 1991
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Northern Transvaal Rugby – Currie Cup Finals 1987 to 1991

During the 1980’s international rugby was a real commodity for South African rugby supporters. The Currie Cup served as the pinnacle of rugby in South Africa and the biggest rivalry was without doubt between Northern Transvaal and Western Province. Province dominated the Currie Cup in the early 1980’s, but the momentum shifted in 1987 when […]
Andre Pretorius – Attacking Brilliance
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Andre Pretorius – Attacking Brilliance

Andre Pretorius had all the potential to be one of the best flyhalves South Africa has ever produced. He was an all round good player, who played flat against the defensive lines and was a more than adequate kicker of the ball. Unfortunately, he often suffered with serious injuries and he couldn’t make the Bok […]
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 […]
100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1949 to 1989 / 20 to 11
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100 Greatest Springbok Tries / 1949 to 1989 / 20 to 11

We continue our countdown of the 100 greatest Springbok tries between 1949 and 1989. We are close to the top 10 and this week we feature tries by Gert Muller, Mannetjies Roux, Hennie van Zyl, Gert Cilliers, Wilf Rosenberg, Hannes Brewis, Danie Gerber, Jaco Reinach and Gerrie Germishuys. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
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 […]