The Springboks were in a shambles and ranked a lowly seventh in the World Rugby rankings in September 2018. Just over a year later, Siya Kolisi lifted the World Cup in Yokohama, as the Boks were once again crowned the best in the world.
2019 was a year that no Springbok fan will soon forget. Have a look at all the tries the Springboks scored on their way to claiming the biggest prize of them all.
Check out the video footage from the second instalment of the Springboks’ World Cup trophy parade in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday.
A record of around 857-million people watched the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan via World Rugby’s network of rights-holding broadcast partners, translating into a 26% increase in viewership from the tournament in England in 2015.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has reiterated his intention to use his platform to plough back into the community.
The Vodacom Bulls have received a welcome boost with props Trevor Nyakane and Lizo Gqoboka set to return to training this week.
The new supercharged energy within South African rugby was in full flow at Vodacom SuperHero Sunday.
The World Cup-winning Springboks have been nominated in the Team of the Year category at this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards.
Former Griquas captain Kyle Steyn has been included in Scotland’s squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
Following the Springboks’ World Cup success, Elton Jantjies has shifted his focus to Vodacom Super Rugby and mentoring the young flyhalves at the Lions.
