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- Who is the most capped Springbok rugby player?
- Who is the most capped Springbok captain?
- Who was the first Springbok rugby player?
- Who is the best rugby player in the world 2021?
- Who is the first black Springbok captain?
- How many Springbok caps does Frans Steyn have?
- Who is the best rugby player in South Africa?
- How old is Springbok rugby?
- How many times did Springboks win World Cup?
Who is the most capped Springbok rugby player?
South Africa's most capped player is Victor Matfield with 127 caps. Matfield was the most-capped lock for any nation in rugby history, with all of his 127 appearances at that position in 2011, this record has now been overtaken by Alun Wyn Jones.
Who is the most capped Springbok captain?
John Smit holds the record as the most capped captain in international rugby history.
Who was the first Springbok rugby player?
Herbert Hayton Castens was the first Springbok cricket & rugby captain. Paul Roos was the first Springbok captain as they where only called “Springboks” since 1906. South Africa (Springboks) has never lost in a IRB Rugby World Cup Final. Chris Koch only Springbok to play for 3 decades.
Who is the best rugby player in the world 2021?
Antoine Dupont is the world's best player. That's according to the new issue of Rugby World magazine, which features our biennial countdown of the 100 best players in the world right now. The France scrum-half has topped Rugby World's 2021 list after a standout year.
Who is the first black Springbok captain?
Almost 40 years later, the first black captain of the Boks, Siya Kolisi, lifted the Rugby World Cup trophy at the 2019 tournament in Japan.
How many Springbok caps does Frans Steyn have?
Steyn has 'only' earned 72 caps over those 15 years. Since Steyn made his senior international debut the Boks have played 177 Tests, meaning he has missed 105 of them in a period when he has been an active player.
Who is the best rugby player in South Africa?
Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe voted as SA's best rugby player - by the players. He may be sidelined with a leg injury at the moment, but Cheslin Kolbe has not been forgotten by South Africa's professional rugby players.
How old is Springbok rugby?
South Africa first played Test rugby in 1891, against a British Isles touring team.
How many times did Springboks win World Cup?
The Springboks are tied with the New Zealand All Blacks for tournament wins at the Rugby World Cup - both teams having won 3 times - although they have participated in less tournaments. In addition to this, they are the only rugby team to have won every World Cup final they have played in.
