Former Springbok World Cup winner Strydom dies in car accident
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby confirmed on Monday, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
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1995 Springbok World Cup hero Hannes Strydom has died
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom died in a car accident in Mpumalanga on Sunday night.
Five great test matches between New Zealand and South Africa
PARIS : New Zealand and South Africa each take aim at a record fourth World Cup crown when they meet in this year’s final in Paris on Saturday.
Bok, Pumas mentors upbeat despite Ellis Park scrap: 'You have to grind out results in World Cup'
Saturday's Rugby Championship outing at Ellis Park between the Springboks and Argentina was seen from a glass-half-full perspective by the respective coaches Jacques Nienaber and Michael Cheika.
No Kolisi in 26-man Bok squad named for RWC warm-up match away to Argentina
While the signs remain good that Siya Kolisi will be fit to lead the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, the inspirational flanker was not part of the 26-man squad named to play Argentina away next weekend.
Relieved coach Nienaber hails Springbok defensive effort
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa managed to grind out victory in a "proper test match", edging Argentina 22-21 in their final Rugby Championship fixture at Ellis Park on Saturday, as coach Jacques Nienaber hailed their defence and composure under pressure.
Springboks grind out 22-21 victory over excellent Argentina
JOHANNESBURG :Flyhalf Manie Libbok scored a breakaway try against the run of play to secure South Africa a bruising 22-21 victory over Argentina and earn a second-place finish in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.
South Africa edge bruising battle with Argentina
Fly-half Manie Libbok scored a breakaway try against the run of play to secure South Africa a bruising 22-21 victory over Argentina and earn a second-place finish in the Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.