In 2018, Springbok speedster Aphiwe Dyantyi arrived on the Test scene with a bang. He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, capping off a memorable season. Check out this profile of the try-scoring machine from Johannesburg.
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Kriel: “Boks want to improve even more as a team”Springbok centre Jesse Kriel was beaming with excitement when reflecting on the Boks’ impressive 2024 season in which they won 11 of their 13 Test matches and described the year as “special”.
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Du Toit named World Rugby Player of the Year 2024Pieter-Steph du Toit cemented his place in history by becoming the first South African to be named the World Men's 15s Player of the Year for a second time, while the Springbok utility forward and six of his national team-mates were included in the World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team for 2024 at the glittering awards ceremony in Monaco on Sunday evening.
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Relentless Boks complete perfect tour in CardiffThe Springboks finished their 2024 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a commanding 45-12 win (half-time 26-5) over Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday to conclude their UK sortie with a clean sweep of three wins.
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Erasmus praises Boks for unbeaten UK TourSpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus gave all the credit to the players as the team finished the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a clean sweep of victories following their win against Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Boks determined to finish 2024 on a strong noteSpringbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi said on Friday the Boks are determined to deliver a complete 80-minute performance and finish the season on a high note against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.