Joel Stransky – A Classic Fly Half
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Joel Stransky – A Classic Fly Half

Joel Stransky was very underrated as a player. I don’t think the South African public realizes what a well balances, all round player he was. He was a classic fly half who had a very good right foot that could get his side out of trouble when under pressure. He was a more than competent […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 – 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 […]
Springbok Greats – Hennie Muller
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Springbok Greats – Hennie Muller

Hendrik Scholtz Vosloo Muller was born March, 26th, 1922 in Witbank, South Africa. His International career was from 1949-53 in which he played 13 tests, of which 9 was a captain. Hennie Muller introduced a new style of play for a number 8 forward in the immediate postwar years. The clue comes in his nickname, […]
Springbok Greats – Hannes Brewis
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Springbok Greats – Hannes Brewis

Doc Craven said of Hannes: “It always amazed me that someone with such a slender, almost fragile build, could perform such huge tasks on the field of play. From the first time I saw him his kicking and exceptional quickness off the mark impressed me enormously. After he was chosen for the 1949 Springboks I […]
Springbok Greats – Danie Gerber
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Springbok Greats – Danie Gerber

Dr. Danie Craven said of Danie: “He is a natural; you never have to tell him what to do, he instinctively chooses the right option. Show him that you have confidence in him and he will turn the world upside down! Danie possesses unusual strength, speed and agility and using those skills and at tributes […]
Rugby Test Match – France vs Springboks 24 October 1992
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Rugby Test Match – Springboks vs Australia 22 August 1992

The Springboks made their return against the All Blacks the week before and although they were outplayed, many felt that they could have won that game. So hopes were high going into this test match against the reigning RWC champions. To say the Boks were outplayed was an understatement. Australia coped better with the wet […]
Rugby Test Match – France vs Springboks 17 October 1992
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Rugby Test Match – France vs Springboks 17 October 1992

The first test win for the Springboks since readmission! All in all, the 1992 Springbok tour to France and the UK was not a successful one. Having come off the back of two straight losses against the All Blacks and Australia, the Boks went on this tour as underdogs. Throw is rife provincialism within the […]
Theo Van Rensburg – An Attacking Threat
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Theo Van Rensburg – An Attacking Threat

Theo van Rensburg could have, and should have played more tests for South Africa. For some reason, he just did not quite crack it at national level, but at provincial level, he showed real class and promise from a young age. He made a big impact at Tukkies and the at Northern Transvaal before moving […]
Japie Mulder – Solid As A Rock
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Japie Mulder – Solid As A Rock

Japie Mulder was called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement on the tour of New Zealand in 1994 and impressed so much in the mid week games that he was quickly included in the test team. His peak was in 1995 and 1996, but he played his last test for the Boks in […]
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, […]
Ruben Kruger – Silent Assassin
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Ruben Kruger – Silent Assassin

Ruben Kruger was arguably the greatest flank to ever play for South Africa. He wasn’t always in the headlines and some other players may have featured more than he did, but the fact remains that he was one of the hardest and most consistent rugby players in the history of South African rugby. He was […]
Ollie Le Roux – Skilfull Monster
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Ollie Le Roux – Skilfull Monster

Ollie Le Rous was a multi talented sportsman. He reached the highest honours on the rugby field and he also won national colours in water polo. In the late 90’s he was mainly used as a “super sub” in the Springbok setup, but always made an impact when he came onto the field. Enjoy and […]
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 […]