Matfield: Boks are No 1
Victor Matfield says that while the Springboks may not sit atop the World Rugby rankings, they are, without question, the best team in the world.
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Five Boks in Easter’s Perfect XV
Former England international Nick Easter has picked five Springboks in a Perfect XV of players he played alongside or against.
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Watch: Etzebeth’s smashing Bok debut
As Eben Etzebeth prepares to become the most-capped Springbok of all time, take a look back at his memorable Test debut against England in 2012.
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Boks to make Etzebeth milestone special
Bongi Mbonambi says the Springboks are eager to make Eben Etzebeth’s record-breaking Test a memorable one as the world champions battle Argentina for the Rugby Championship title on Saturday.
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Eben sets eyes on Rugby Champs title
Eben Etzebeth has downplayed being set to equal the record for the most capped Springbok in a potential title-deciding Rugby Championship match against Argentina on Saturday.
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Pollard hails ‘unbelievable’ Eben
Handre Pollard paid tribute to Eben Etzebeth as “one of the ultimate Springboks” as the towering lock prepares to go equal Victor Matfield as South Africa’s most-capped player on Saturday.
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Big Vic: Privilege for Eben to take my record
Victor Matfield says Eben Etzebeth deserves to take over from him as the most-capped Springbok, with the lock set to go down as “one of the best Boks ever, if not the best”.
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Matfield: Siya’s return a ‘dream’ deal
Victor Matfield believes Siya Kolisi rejoining the Sharks after a brief stint in France will better manage his workload while making the Springbok skipper more accessible.
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Big Vic baffled by no-Brodie All Blacks
Bok icon Victor Matfield has questioned why New Zealand Rugby continues to overlook some of the “best players in the world” due to their policy on overseas-based stars.
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Big Vic: All Blacks intensity is dangerous
Victor Matfield says the Springboks can expect an “ultimate test” of their all-round ability when the world champions and New Zealand renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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Lood cheering ‘champion’ Eben to Bok record
Lood de Jager says World Cup-winning teammate Eben Etzebeth deserves to become the most-capped Springbok as the enforcer closes in on Victor Matfield’s record.
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