Just How Good Were The 2007 Rugby World Champion Springboks?

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South Africa came into the 2007 Rugby World Cup hoping to win the tournament but perhaps not expecting to do so. Coach Jake White had taken over with the team at its lowest point but rebuilt the squad and achieved the ultimate goal at the end of 2007 by winning the Rugby World Cup. In this episode Peter looks back at the White era and gives his honest assessment of how the 2007 Springboks compare in the annals of Bok Rugby history. You’ll also hear first-hand from some of the players who were actually there.
4 Oct 2023 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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