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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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23:35

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 […]

SAUK TV

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 […]

SAUK TV

14/03/2016

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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 […]

SAUK TV

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 […]

SAUK TV

03/03/2016

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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 […]

SAUK TV

17/01/2016

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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 […]

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17/01/2016

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