In 2018, Springbok speedster Aphiwe Dyantyi arrived on the Test scene with a bang. He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, capping off a memorable season. Check out this profile of the try-scoring machine from Johannesburg.
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Nominees revealed for SA Rugby Awards 2024World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year for 2024, Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, is one of five nominees for SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year for the past season, along with Damian De Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Ox Nche.
Review
Trophies and records for Boks' “Class of 2024”The “Class of 2024” recorded one of their best seasons yet after as the Springboks completed the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a clean sweep of victories over Scotland, England, and Wales – the first time since 2013 they have achieved this remarkable feat.
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Rugby shines at 2024 Sport Industry AwardsWith the Springboks leading the way on the field, rugby was the big winner off the field at the annual South African Sport Industry Awards, which recognise outstanding campaigns and sponsorships over the past year and was held in Johannesburg on Tuesday evening.
Team news
Opponents and dates for 2025 home Tests confirmedThe Springboks will welcome Italy, Georgia, Australia and Argentina to South Africa in 2025, SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday.
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Kriel: “Boks want to improve even more as a team”Springbok centre Jesse Kriel was beaming with excitement when reflecting on the Boks’ impressive 2024 season in which they won 11 of their 13 Test matches and described the year as “special”.