Where are 1995 Boks now?
SA Rugby magazine recaps what the 28 squad members have done since winning the World Cup 26 years ago.
White pays tribute to ’95 Boks
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has paid tribute to the all-conquering 1995 Springbok squad that beat the All Blacks 15-12 in the final to clinch South Africa’s maiden World Cup title.
On this day in 1995: Boks win maiden RWC title
On this day 26 years ago, Joel Stransky hit a late drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15-12 at Ellis Park after extra time to win their maiden Rugby World Cup at the first attempt.
Flashback Friday: When All Blacks shattered RWC records
On this day in rugby history, the All Blacks hammered Japan 145-17 in a pool match at the 1995 World Cup, a result which set eight new tournament records.
Throwback Thursday: On this day in 1995
On this day 26 years ago, the Springboks and Canada squared off at the 1995 World Cup in a chaotic clash that would be dubbed ‘The Battle of Boet Erasmus’.
Rewind: On this day tragedy strikes at ’95 RWC
On this day 26 years ago, Ivory Coast wing Max Brito was trapped under a ruck after being tackled in their match against Tonga and suffered a broken back which left him a quadriplegic.
Rewind: On this day in 1995
On this day 26 years ago, the third edition of the Rugby World Cup kicked off in South Africa with the Springboks claiming a shock 27-18 win over defending champions Australia at Newlands.
Pienaar recalls memorable 1995 World Cup run
Former captain Francois Pienaar gives insight into the Springboks’ successful 1995 World Cup campaign.
Rewind: Stransky’s drop goal (1995 RWC)
Today, 25 years ago, Joel Stransky slotted an iconic drop goal to clinch the 1995 Rugby World Cup for the Springboks at Ellis Park.
1995 Boks recall how ‘power half hour’ boosted team
Members of the 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok team have recalled how the gruelling training sessions put together by coach Kitch Christie proved the difference in the tournament.
