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Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs Ireland 20 June 1998

After a strong showing in the first test against the Springboks in 1998, Ireland couldn’t get up for the second test a week later at Loftus Versfeld. The Boks outclassed Ireland and they tried to stay in the game with spoiling tactics and being overly aggressive. In the end, the Boks’ class came through, finally […]

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22/06/2016

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Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs Ireland 13 June 1998

In 1998 Ireland toured South Africa for the first time in 17 years. They came with a young and inexperienced side to face a team who were on a 6 match winning streak and fresh off a European tour in 1997 where records were shattered. The first test was played at the Freestate stadium in […]

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10/06/2016

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Springbok Rugby – The Greatest Ever Fly-Halves

We’ve narrowed this down to five players who have all played brilliantly at fly half for the Springboks. the only really tough omission was of course Bennie Osler, who was a legend in the 1930’s. The order of the players will definitely be open to debate, but we hope you enjoy the action none the […]

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20/05/2016

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Springbok Rugby – The Greatest Ever Centres

There has been some fantastic centres who have put on the Springbok jersey over the years. Here is the list of top ten Springbok inside and outside centres as voted by the Real Rugby fans! Enjoy highlights of greats such as John Gainsford, Jean De Villiers, Jaque Fourie, Mannetjies Roux and Danie Gerber. Thanks for […]

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13/05/2016

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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 […]

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25/04/2016

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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 […]

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08/04/2016

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Pieter Hendriks – The Quickest Lion

Hendriks was a big, powerful, no nonsense winger who preferred utilizing the Maori side-step to dancing his way through opposing backlines. The long-time servant of Transvaal rugby may have only scored two tries in the Green and Gold, but his first is widely considered as one of the greatest and most significant in Springbok history. […]

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04/04/2016

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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 […]

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29/03/2016

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Bob Skinstad – The Original Impact Player

After represented South Africa at all levels, including captaining the U21 Springbok side in 1996 and 1997 and playing for the SA Sevens team in 1997, Skinstad made his debut for the Springboks off the replacements bench against England at Twickenham on November 29, 1997. The Zimbabwean born back rower was utilized as an impact […]

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18/03/2016

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Jacques Olivier – The Finishing King of Pretoria

Jacques Olivier was a very talented wing with a wicked sidestep who scored some wonderful tries for the Bulls and the Springboks. Unfortunately he struggled with injuries during his career and if that wasn’t the case, he surely would have won more caps for Boks. He played a total of 17 tests and was unlucky […]

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17/03/2016

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Joost Van Der Westhuizen – The Fearless Champion

What can be said about Joost Van Der Westhuizen? He is arguably the greatest scrumhalf in Springbok history. He scored an amazing 38 test tries, a record for a scrumhalf and one which will be difficult to beat. He is a World Cup Winner and he showed the world how to tackle Jonah Lomu head […]

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14/03/2016

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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 […]

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09/03/2016

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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 […]

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08/03/2016

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Naas Botha – A Match Winning Genius

What can you say about a player like Naas Botha? He simply was the greatest match winner South Africa has ever produced. He had an uncanny ability to dictate a match. Dr. Danie Craven described him as a genius and a general. My dad told me the story of how 3000 people went to the […]

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03/03/2016

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