As a result, South Africasrugbyteam has had one of the most illustrious reputations in Africa.
Here is our list of 11 South African rugby team player profiles.
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Uli Schmidt
Schmidt had an illustrious career with the Springboks between 1986 and 1994.
During this time, he was recognized as a fearsome front-row forward.
Even under pressure, Schmidt never flinched and went on to win 10 out of 17 professional matches.
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Indeed, he is famed in the world as one formidable player of his time.
His stint as ahooker for the Springbokswas due to his explosive runs and impressive ball-handling skills.
These attributes make him appear in this list of famous South Africa rugby players.
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Siya Kolisi
Hailing from Grey High School, Kolisi won the hearts of many rugby fans in the nation.
Playing as a replacement for Schalk Burger, he quickly rose to prominence.
With 10 caps in his career, he earned a position in South Africas 31-man Rugby World Cup squad.
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Mark Andrews
Andrews debuted for the Springboks a year before they won the rugby World Cup.
He was a formidable player, especially in the number 8 position.
Later, he went on to play for the Newcastle Falcons.
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Besides that, he won the Currie Cup in 1995 and 1996.
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Hannes Marais
In 1971, Marais captained the Springboks on their Australian tour.
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During the trip, the rugby team won all their matches.
Marais headship ensured that teammates focused on the game despite thepolitical situationback home.
Gary Teichmann
Teichmann led the national team to 26 wins out of 36 games.
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His potency was in attack and scrums.
He captained the Boks to win a streak of 17 consecutive matches.
His sacking in 1999 from the rugby team was a decision that alienated many fans of the game.
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Later though, the coach Nick Mallett regretted his decision.
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Though he retired in 2011, he returned in 2014 and captained theSpringboks during the June Tests.
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His exploits as a second-row forward are among the most noteworthy in SA rugby team.
What is more, he was an influential player in the countrys squad that won the 2007 World Cup.
Bob Skinstad
Skinstad is a former Boks captain who enjoyed a spectacular career in the late 90s.
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His exploits gained him global recognition as one of the best Springboks rugby players.
His outstanding skills earned Skinstad a permanent fixture in the back row of the Barbarians.
In 2007, he made his last appearance in South Africas World Cup-winning outfit.
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In the 1999 World Cup, he was the best flankers in the event.
In his later years, Venter contracted a muscular ailment that confined him to a wheelchair.
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He debuted in 1997 against the British and Irish Lions.
He further appeared in the 1999 World Cup and had accumulated over 50 caps by 2001.
Andre Joubert
A player famous for dominance as a fullback, Joubert is a tall, rangy runner.
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Willie Le Roux
Le Rous is a versatile full-back, although he interchanges his position with the wing.
Previously, he played as a fly-half for the English premiership team the Wasp and SAs national team.
In 2013, he played for the Springboks during the South African Quadrangular tournament.
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Jaque Fourie
Fourie is a capable centre forward.
In 2017, he was in the Rugby World Cup-winning squad.
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In the event, he played in the outside center in six of the seven matches.
Currently, he plays for Kobelco Steelers in Japans Top League.
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Dannie Gerber
Gerber combined a rare athleticism which makes him one of South Africas greatest players.
Although the Apartheid era deprived him playing opportunities, he was devastating in attack as well as in defence.
Joost Van Der Westhuizen
Westhuizen became a household name following South Africas winning of the 1995 Word Cup.
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He had razor-sharp reflexes and used his size and energy to drive powerful salvos from the backline.
Also, his passes were on target and had an excellent decision-making ability.
Ruben Kruger
A man who single-handedly propelled the Springboks to World Cup glory in 1995.
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In the same year, Kruger bagged the Player of the Year Award.
However, he died tragically after a 10-year struggle with cancer at the age 39.
Fondly nicknamed The Ox, he is a legend in the countrys history.
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Du Randt was instrumental in the countrys two World Cup victories with a total of 80 caps.
Unfortunately, he retired in the year 2000 following an injury.
Carl du Plessis
Capped 12 times in his career, Du Plessis endured South Africas sporting boycott.
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In 2014, Jantjies signed for Japans NTT Shining Arcs club.
Murray is incredibly talented in defense and ball distribution.
In 2009, he toured England, Ireland and France with the Springboks.
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On 21 November 2009, he appeared for the country against Italy.
The same year he helped his team to win both the Super Rugby and Currie Cup titles.
Fudge Mabeta
Born in the United States, Mabeta plays for the College Rovers.
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Akona Ndungane
Ndungane plays for the Blue Bulls as a center forward or winger.
He has appeared for the Bulls in both the Currie Cup and Super Rugby competitions.
During the 2004 IRB series, he was inducted into the Springbok Seven side.
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Naas Botha
A remarkable player who represented the country when it was banned from international competitions.
Bothas excellent kicks had him scoring fabulous drop kicks while under pressure.
Amazingly, he scored 312 points in 28 caps; a record at that time in South Africa.
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Fortunately, he went to witness South Africas readmission into the international rugby arena.
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Bryan Habana
Every rugby coach dreams of having a player like Habana.
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A player with pure, raw, and unadulterated talent.
In the 2007 World Cup, Habana finished as the tournaments top try scorer.
His splendid performance continued well into his sunset years.
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His fifty-five tries in 97 Tests surpass any record held by a South African.
Also, excitement characterizes these remarkable athletes.
Besides, fans deem the spectacle more critical than actual score lines.
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He previously worked with Ace My Homework before joining the Briefly team in 2017.
With over 5 years of experience in Briefly, Peter has become a remarkable wordsmith.
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