The celebrations on 24 June 1995 were something to behold as the Springboks gave thanks to South Africa for unwavering support during a campaign that changed the country forever.
All pictures from Gallo Images and Grant Leversha.
Today is exactly 25 years since the Springbok won the Rugby World Cup for the first time, when they beat the All Blacks by 15-12 in a nail-biting final that went into extra time and was only decided by a sublime drop goal by Joel Stransky.
The celebrations on 24 June 1995 were something to behold as the Springboks gave thanks to South Africa for unwavering support during a campaign that changed the country forever.
All pictures from Gallo Images and Grant Leversha.
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The history between the Boks and the BaaBaasThe Springboks will meet the Barbarians for the first time since 2016 – and for the first time ever in South Africa – when the teams do battle in Cape Town later today.
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Kriel thrilled to lead the Boks against BaaBaasSpringbok centre Jesse Kriel, who will captain South Africa for the first time on Saturday in the Qatar Airways Cup against the Barbarians, was trilled about being bestowed that honour and said he cannot wait to lead the team onto the field.
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Kriel to lead Boks as Kolisi withdraws due to injuryJesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday, following the withdrawal of Siya Kolisi due to a niggle.
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Intent on grabbing his chance against the BaaBaasMarnus van der Merwe has been relishing every moment of being a member of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ squad in the last few weeks and said he hoped to grab his chance to face the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at the DHL Stadium on Saturday with both hands.
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O’Mahony to lead Barbarians against BoksIreland rugby legend Peter O’Mahony will captain the Barbarians in his final rugby outing when the famous invitational side take on the Springboks on Saturday.