Morné du Plessis and father, Felix are the only father/son combination to captain the South African rugby team. Koch is a powerful scrummager and has great ability around the park – two of the hallmarks of his game. Kolisi is a tough-as-nails loose forward who is comfortable on either side of the scrum. Required fields are marked *. Super Rugby competition with a serious hamstring injury. He is the son of the late former Springbok winger and South African track and field star Jaco Reinach. He forms a formidable partnership with fellow locks Lood de Jager and Jason Jenkins, and has impressed with his handling skills and agility. Siya Kolisi and Lukhanyo Am to lead Springbok Green and Gold teams 1 month ago by Ultimate Rugby. The abrasive No 8 is one of the world’s best in his position and his strong ball carrying abilities and bone crushing tackling make him an ideal loose forward. Previously, schoolboy players would be selected to represent their provinces in the annual Craven Week competitions. Mostert, who is nicknamed "Sous" by his teammates, has made a telling impact at lock for the Emirates Lions over the past few seasons. In 2019, he has continued to impress with his speed and nose for the try-line. He captained the Springboks in the once-off Test against Wales in Washington at the start of the 2018 season. The Bath-based player, who made his Test debut in 2010, has a wealth of experience because of many campaigns in the English and European top flights, as well as serving the Springboks for several season as loose forward in the international arena. There would be casualties along the way, but the best of the playing crop would progress to the Currie Cup teams and the cream eventually to Super Rugby. Eleven former South African international players have been inducted into either the International Rugby Hall of Fame or the IRB Hall of Fame. The South African Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup twice, and continue to try and inspire the nation, on and off the field. He also played for Bordeaux-Bègles in the French Top 14 before returning to South Africa in 2017 and is now an established member of the Bok front row. Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira is the most-capped member of the current squad. Tendai “Beast” Mtawarira is the most-capped member of the current squad. If players from less popular rugby schools (highlighted in bold below) can be given alternative routes to the top, the game can only continue to flourish. an impressive stock of playing personnel. A strong scrummager on either side of the scrum and very busy in the tight loose, Nyakane excelled for the Toyota. He made his Test debut in 2013 and apart from his. Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images. The former Cell C Sharks scrumhalf has been in superb form for his club, Northampton Saints, in the English Premiership, where he is a firm fan favourite because of his try-scoring exploits. However, consistent performances for the Cell C Sharks has once more caught the attention of the national selectors and he established himself in the squad in 2018. Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours. Springbok rugby players. He was appointed Springbok captain last year and the Bok skipper is a huge fan favourite. AGE 32 Register (it’s quick and free) or sign in now. A darling of Loftus, Hougaard was capped 8 times by the Springboks scoring 69 points. South Africa remains an unbalanced society, but alternate routes to the top of the game are starting to give players who were not part of the elite system the opportunity to make their presence felt at the highest level of the game. Would you like to comment on this article or view other readers' comments? Vastly experienced, he is back in the Bok squad after missing out due to injury in recent year. Six are members of the International Rugby Hall of Fame only; two are members of the IRB Hall of Fame only, and four are members of both Halls of Fame. It was a dominant win by South Africa. He relocated to England at the end of 2018, where he signed with Gloucester. “The coaching staff has done a lot of preparation and the players’ contribution in this process, during and after our three camps, has been tremendously positive,” said Erasmus. The former Cell C Sharks scrumhalf has been in superb form for his club, Northampton Saints, in the English Premiership, where he is a firm fan favourite because of his try-scoring exploits. He is a versatile back, has great hands and a knack for busting tackles. Kolisi will lead the Green team and Springbok team-mate Lukhanyo Am captains the Gold team. He represented the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but missed most of the following two seasons due to serious knee and ankle injuries. Marx, the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2017, is back to his best after missing a part of the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby competition with a serious hamstring injury. Vodacom Super Rugby: Friday, 31 Jan 2020 - Saturday, 20 Jun 2020 : LOG MATCHES TEAMS STATS. Elton Jantjies. De Jager makes a welcome return to the Springbok fold in November 2018 after missing the entire Test season through injury. He has been a cornerstone of the Bok pack since 2008 and was massive in the 2009 series victory over the British & Irish Lions. Marx, the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2017, is back to his best after missing a part of the 2018 Vodacom. To illustrate the point that a widened net is starting to produce Springbok rugby players, we took a look at where the members of the original Springbok Rugby World Cup 2019 went to school. The razor sharp wing from Durban was unlucky not to have made his Springbok debut in 2017, when injury postponed his entry into the Test arena. Le Roux has established himself as a fan favourite at Wasps in England thanks to his attacking play, good kicking skills. Schalk Brits (Paul Roos), Lood de Jager (Hugenote, Springs), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Hoërskool Swartland), Eben Etzebeth (Tygerberg High School), Steven Kitshoff (Paul Roos Gymnasium), Vincent Koch (Hugenote, Springs), Siya Kolisi (Grey High PE), Francois Louw (Bishops), Frans Malherbe (Paarl Boys), Malcolm Marx (King Edward VII School), Bongi Mbonambi (St. Alban’s College), Tendai Mtawarira (Peterhouse, Zimbabwe), Franco Mostert (Brits High School), Trevor Nyakane (Ben Vorster, Tzaneen), Kwagga Smith (Hoër Tegniese Skool Middelburg), RG Snyman (Affies), Duane Vermeulen (Hoërskool Nelspruit), Lukhanyo Am (De Vos Malan High School, King Williams Town), Damian de Allende (Milnerton High), Faf de Klerk (Waterkloof), Warrick Gelant (Outeniqua, George), Elton Jantjies (Florida High), Herschel Jantjies (Paul Roos), Cheslin Kolbe (Brackenfell High), Jesse Kriel (Maritzburg College), Makazole Mapimpi (Jim Mvabasa SS School, King William’s Town), S’bu Nkosi (Jeppe Boys), Willie le Roux (Paul Roos), Handre Pollard (Paarl Gym), Cobus Reinach (Grey College, Bloemfontein), Frans Steyn (Grey College, Bloemfontein). Malherbe is very strong in the scrums and not shy to put in the hard yards around the park. The first time that he got … Springboks past and present, Blitzboks from the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, Junior Springboks and the best provincial talent were among the list of 93 players originally identified to take part in this unique match. The bulk of players selected would be from what can only be termed as the popular, affluent schools. Cheetahs and the Vodacom Bulls in the last couple of seasons. Steyn is one of the most versatile players in world rugby - he can play at flyhalf, centre and fullback, and made his Test debut for the Boks on the wing in 2006. Springbok squad. considerable experience in player-mentor capacity. Rassie Erasmus 1st @Springboks 43 squad has 17 uncapped players, 20 players of colour & only a handful of foreign-based players #Springboks. The speedy Cell C Sharks wing is a clinical finisher out wide and announced himself on the scene with some impressive performances for the Isuzu Southern Kings a few seasons ago, before a brief stint in Bloemfontein. The type of player who was missed by the provincial age-group and Varsity Cup systems. The abrasive No 8 is one of the world’s best in his position and his strong ball carrying abilities and bone crushing tackling make him an ideal loose forward. © 2020 Arena Holdings (Pty) Ltd. All rights reserved. Vermeulen battled with some injuries in 2017 but has bounced back to his usual reliable best in 2018 as he played another influential role for the Boks. He forms a formidable partnership with fellow locks Lood de Jager and Jason Jenkins, and has impressed with his handling skills and agility. The traditional rugby schools will always be there, but the appearance of (to some) lesser-known rugby schools bodes well for South African rugby. The top 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby point scorer has established himself as a leader in the Bok team. In 2016, he overtook Os du Randt as the most-capped Springbok prop. Grey College Bloemfontein, Monument, Affies, Paul Roos, Paarl Gymnasium….. Generally, the natural progression for those fortunate enough to play for the provincial schools team would be the age group teams of the top provincial unions. In post-war Springbok rugby, there are a number of instances reflecting sporting talent in a family unit. Steyn is one of the most versatile players in world rugby - he can play at flyhalf, centre and fullback, and made his Test debut for the Boks on the wing in 2006. Head to head: The midfield battle looks like a mouth-watering one with Bok star Lukhanyo Am coming up against Wandisile Simelane. Springboks players remain in the dark whether they will be departing for the Rugby Championship in Australia on Saturday. Kitshoff has tasted World Rugby U20 Championship success with the Junior Springboks in 2012 and won three South African Vodacom Super Rugby Conference titles with DHL Stormers, all before his 24th birthday. In 2008, he left his beloved Bulls to join the Leicester Tigers having won the Currie Cup and Super Rugby title with the side setting multiple records in both competitions. The latter was born on August 1st, 1990 in Graaff-Reinet. The relaxed eligibility laws mean that South Africa could turn to players based abroad to feature in the competition. In June 2017, he scored 52 points against France in three Tests. However, consistent performances for the Cell C Sharks has once more caught the attention of the national selectors and he established himself in the squad in 2018. Vermeulen battled with some injuries in 2017 but has bounced back to his usual reliable best in 2018 as he played another influential role for the Boks. Pollard captained the Junior Springboks in 2014 when he was also named World Rugby Junior Player of the Year. Smith made his Bok debut in 2018 against Wales in Washington. The South Africa Springbok players pose for the cameras during the Rugby World Cup 2019 squad announcement at Ulwazi Centre, MultiChoice City on August 26, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. At his relative young age, he is already considered. He relocated to England at the end of 2018, where he signed with Gloucester. Lukhanyo Am has been in good form the past few seasons and yet again shone for the Cell C Sharks in Vodacom Super Rugby. He has been recalled to the Springbok squad by Rassie Erasmus, who wants to use his considerable experience in player-mentor capacity. It was his stellar 2015 season playing for Durbanville-Bellville that saw him selected for Western Province that year and then contracted to the Sharks in 2016. e made his Test debut in 2012 against Australia in Pretoria and established himself in the squad since 2016, when. A strong scrummager on either side of the scrum and very busy in the tight loose, Nyakane excelled for the Toyota Cheetahs and the Vodacom Bulls in the last couple of seasons. While it has not yet produced a rich pipeline of players, it does further extend the net to bring players into the system. Fit-again wing Cheslin Kolbe returns to the Springbok team for the Rugby World Cup final against England at Yokohama International Stadium. Pieter-Steph, who was named the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2016 and 2018, is an uncompromising forward who is equally comfortable playing on the side of the scrum and at lock. Brits, a mainstay for English club Saracens the last decade, is regarded as one of the best ever foreign imports in the English Premiership. He also played for Bordeaux-Bègles in the French Top 14 before returning to South Africa in 2017 and is now an established member of the Bok front row. Jantjies followed up his impressive breakthrough in the 2018 Currie Cup with even more consistently assured performances in the colours of the DHL Stormers in 2019. De Jager makes a welcome return to the Springbok fold in November 2018 after missing the entire Test season through injury. Read more at the SA government's online coronavirus portal or use the 24-hour public hotline: 0800 029 999, Meet your Rugby World Cup 2019 Springbok squad. Here is the team representing South Africa: Mbongeni “Bongi” Mbonambi is a powerfully built hooker who is well-known for his hard-working nature around the field. great play in the set piece, he also has very good ball skills. In 2019, he has continued to impress with his speed and nose for the try-line. Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. Springboks pull out of 2020 Rugby Championship SA Rugby says it has reluctantly decided to withdraw the Springboks from the 2020 Rugby Championship, citing player welfare among other concerns. He overcame a life-threatening illness in 2018 to establish himself as a regular in the Bok squad. Malherbe is very strong in the scrums and not shy to put in the hard yards around the park. The Springboks have defeated England 32-12 to claim their third ever World Cup after previously winning the tournament in 1995 and 2007. The Springboks … Pieter-Steph, who was named the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2016 and 2018, is an uncompromising forward who is equally comfortable playing on the side of the scrum and at lock. He has sniping speed around the scrums and edges of broken play, and gives a crisp service from the base. The player pipeline needs to be strong to compensate for the annual churn of top players leaving to be paid in stronger currencies. Paul Roos's team h… An unfortunate spite of injuries saw the DHL Stormers front rower making a handful of Test appearances the previous three years after he was a regular for the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England. Rugby Player of the Year in 2015 brings considerable experience to a position where the Springboks have already. All the latest news and developments on the Springboks. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made just one change to his starting lineup for the Rugby World Cup Final in Tokyo. Kolisi is a tough-as-nails loose forward who is comfortable on either side of the scrum. Two Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks, Lukhanyo Am and Sbu Nkosi, have been named in the Cell C Sharks’ backline for their Carling Currie Cup clash with … ASICS launches unique Springbok jersey for British & Irish Lions 2021 Tour. Thirty-two capped Springboks – 13 of whom were part of the Rugby World Cup-winning squad in Japan a year ago – a number of Blitzboks and recent Junior Boks are among a roster of 93 players in the draft squad for the historic Castle Lager Springbok Showdown in Cape Town on … The Springboks will he hoping to make it a lucky number three when they compete in the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, starting September 20. The Springbok team fresh off winning their maiden Rugby Championship 3 … A similar change was envisioned for the national rugby squad's springbok emblem. He captained the Springboks in the once-off Test against Wales in Washington at the start of the 2018 season. The King Protea as South Africa's national flower was chosen for this purpose, so that the national cricket team became known as the Proteas, for example. He was appointed Springbok captain last year and the Bok skipper is a huge fan favourite. HSBC Hamilton Sevens Series: Saturday, 25 Jan 2020 - Sunday, 26 Jan 2020 : LOG MATCHES TEAMS STATS. He represented the Springboks at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but missed most of the following two seasons due to serious knee and ankle injuries. The Varsity Cup has proved to be a major contributor to the Springbok rugby player pipeline. New Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus – the World Cup-winning coach – believe the South African players need … Pollard captained the Junior Springboks in 2014 when he was also named World Rugby Junior Player of the Year. In a country such as South Africa, Springbok rugby players have an added responsibility of bringing hope to a nation desperate for good news. The competition has produced 49 Springboks, 13 of which were selected for the Springbok Rugby World Cup 2019 campaign. Two players used the Gold Cup to revive their rugby 15’s careers. As the defending champions and top-ranked team in the world, the Springboks are one of five teams in Pool B, with two other qualifying teams. Morné’s mother, Pat was the Springbok women’s hockey captain – a unique family record! The world-class players would from that original bunch of school kids selected from the elite playing schools would eventually don the coveted green and gold Springbok jersey. Upon his return to South Africa in 2019, the ever-smiling Brits played for the Vodacom Bulls. ASICS unveiled the unique Springbok jersey for next year’s tour to South Africa of the British & Irish Lions on Friday, featuring a vintage colourway and special commemorative 3D logo, among other features. The top 2019 Vodacom Super Rugby point scorer has established himself as a leader in the Bok team. He is the son of the late former Springbok winger and South African track and field star Jaco Reinach. The SA Rugby Player of the Year in 2015 brings considerable experience to a position where the Springboks have already an impressive stock of playing personnel. ... All three players were members of the Springboks’ 2-1 series win over the 2009 British & Irish Lions. Tendai Mtawarira was among the three Springboks named in World Rugby’s Team of the Decade as part of the Special Edition Awards held on Monday evening. Brits, a mainstay for English club Saracens the last decade, is regarded as one of the best ever foreign imports in the, He has been recalled to the Springbok squad by Rassie Erasmus, who wants to use his. In 2016, he overtook Os du Randt as the most-capped Springbok prop. Since the demise of apartheid the ruling African National Congress has wanted to replace the Springbok across all national teams, as emblem of the racially segregated sporting codes, with a neutral symbol that would represent a decisive break with a repressive past. He has been a cornerstone of the Bok pack since 2008 and was massive in the 2009 series victory over the British & Irish Lions. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'3wryAo_NTaBdcLZK4fwS8w',sig:'DtIn3UhZQk8Ngk-tUUjtSIWrdal226VFNgpJ4B3o_mo=',w:'594px',h:'389px',items:'1181060433',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); In recent years, two competitions have been added that fit between provincial schoolboy or age-group level and the lower levels of senior provincial representative level. Yesterday South Africa Rugby … After making seven Springbok appearances in 2016, he did not feature in 2017, but he was back with the Boks in 2018 and delivered many outstanding performances in the No 15 jersey. Completed; Castle Lager Springbok Showdown: Saturday, 03 Oct 2020 - Monday, 05 Oct 2020 : LOG MATCHES TEAMS STATS. 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