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Contents (click on section to navigate to relevant page) Message from the Springbok Coach... 1 Springbok Schedule... 2 Springbok Media Protocol... 4 Contacts... 6 Key Locations... 7 Referees... 8 Stadiums... 9 Springbok Appearances in 2012/... 10 Springbok Season... 14 Springbok Player Profiles... 16 Springbok Management Profiles... 50 Argentina...56 New Zealand...62 Australia...68 Championship Test Results 2012... 74 Springbok Records... 82 Tournament Records... 88 Record Watch... 96 Message to the Media It s very exciting to be back in Test mode after the break we ve had since the end of the Castle Lager Incoming Series. It feels like yesterday that we celebrated in Pretoria after beating Samoa and I m sure you share my excitement for the forthcoming series. It felt good to cap off the June Tests with a good win at Loftus Versfeld and although all the players went back to their Vodacom Super Rugby franchises, as a management team we ve been working virtually non-stop, putting in place what is needed for what promises to be a tough Castle Lager Rugby Championship. Last year the inclusion of Argentina was a bit of an unknown, but everyone involved soon realised they are not here to make up the numbers. They will provide strong opposition yet again, but our focus during the next two months will be on building on the good things we achieved in June and improving in areas where we were not satisfied. It won t be easy, we all know that, but we re up for the challenge. I know the players are hungry and it will be my job, along with my superb management team, to ensure they are at their peak for each of the six Tests. We ve lost a few players to injury, but we re also welcoming back a few, which is part and parcel of rugby. Building continuity in selection is an important factor, which is why it was good to see a few new players step up in June. Hopefully they can build on those performances and opportunities given. I also think the relationship between us as the Springbok squad and rugby press corps is building nicely. Let s try and keep this up as I ve said before, I know there will be times when we won t agree on certain topics, but if we don t agree on something, we can always sit down and have a good chat about it. For the first time, the Springbok Media Guide will only be available electronically, but that won t deter from the effort that went into it. I hope you find the information useful. Good luck with your jobs for the coming months and feel free to get in touch with De Jongh should you need anything from our side. Foreword Digital and Publications Manager: JJ Harmse Springbok Communications Manager De Jongh Borchardt Statistics: Eddie Grieb Design: Bryony van Wyk Photographs: Gallo Images Best wishes, Heyneke Meyer Springbok Head Coach 1 August
Springbok Schedule THE castle lager rugby championship DATE OPPONENTS VENUE REFEREE ASSISTANT REFEREE 1 ASSISTANT REF- EREE 2 17/08/13 Australia vs New Zealand ANZ Stadium, Sydney C Joubert (SA) J Peyper (SA) L v d Merwe (SA) S Veldsman (SA) 17/08/13 South Africa vs Argentina FNB Stadium, Soweto C Pollock (NZ) P Gauzere (Fra) J Lacey (Ire) E Gauzins (Fra) 24/08/13 New Zealand vs Australia Westpac Stadium, Wellington J Peyper (SA) C Joubert (SA) L v d Merwe (SA) S Veldsman (SA) 24/08/13 Argentina vs South Africa Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza SR Walsh (Aus) J Lacey (Ire) P Gauzere (Fra) V Munro (NZ) 07/09/13 Australia vs South Africa Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane AC Rolland (Ire) G Clancy (Ire) G Jackson (NZ) B Skeen (NZ) 07/09/13 New Zealand vs Argentina Waikato Stadium, Hamilton J Garces (Fra) R Poite (Fra) J Leckie (Aus) M Goddard (Aus) 14/09/13 New Zealand vs South Africa Eden Park, Auckland R Poite (Fra) J Garces (Fra) F Pastrana (Arg) G Ayoub (Aus) 14/09/13 Australia vs Patersons Stadium, Argentina Perth G Clancy (Ire) AC Rolland (Ire) G Jackson (NZ) V Munro (NZ) 28/09/13 South Africa vs DHLNewlands, Cape Australia Town J Garces (Fra) N Owens (Wal) P Gauzere (Fra) G Hughes (Eng) 28/09/13 Argentina vs Estadio Ciudad de La D v Blommestein New Zealand J Peyper (SA) W Barnes (Eng) L Hodges (Wal) Plata, La Plata (SA) 05/10/13 South Africa vs Ellis Park, New Zealand Johannesburg N Owens (Wal) J Lacey (Ire) G Garner (Eng) G Hughes (Eng) 05/10/13 Argentina vs Estadio Gigante Australia de Arroyita, Rosario W Barnes (Eng) J Peyper (SA) L Hodges (Wal) B Skeen (NZ) TMO K/O NZ K/O AUS K/O SA K/O ARG Sat: 22:05 Sat: 20:05 Sat: 12:05 Sat: 07:05 Sun: 01:00 Sat: 23:00 Sat: 15:00 Sat: 10:00 Sat: 19:35 Sat: 17:35 Sat: 09:35 Sat: 04:35 Sun: 07:10 Sun: 05:10 Sat: 21:10 Sat: 16:10 Sat: 22:05 Sat: 20:05 Sat: 12:05 Sat: 07:05 Sat: 19:35 Sat: 17:35 Sat: 09:35 Sat: 04:35 Sat: 19:35 Sat: 17:35 Sat: 09:35 Sat: 04:35 Sat: 22:05 Sat: 20:05 Sat: 12:05 Sat: 07:05 Sun: 03:00 Sun: 01:00 Sat: 17:00 Sat: 12:00 Sun: 11:40 Sun: 08:40 Sun: 00:40 Sat: 19:40 Sun: 03:00 Sun: 01:00 Sat: 17:00 Sat: 12:00 Sun: 11:40 Sun: 09:40 Sun: 00:40 Sat: 19:40 media guide 2 3 August
bok media protocol Springbok Media Code of Conduct Members of the Springbok rugby team are visible and prominent ambassadors of South African sport. As a result the Springboks carry a lot of responsibility, not only to themselves but also towards the country as a whole and, by implication, our proud sporting history. As Springboks, we are aware of the role the media has to play in promoting the game of rugby as well as the Springbok team. It is therefore important that each and every team member abides by the Springbok Media Code, which is based on the following principles: The Springbok Media Policy is founded on mutual RESPECT between the Springbok team and the media. When dealing with the media, we will be courteous and helpful. At times this may be difficult when dealing with personal disappointment, but it is always necessary. The media is employed to cover this wonderful game and wherever possible we will aid them to do so honestly and without bias. Springbok team members will be readily ACCESSIBLE to the media. While bearing in mind that their primary purpose is to perform well on the playing field, the players also realise that rugby as professional sport needs marketability through exposure. At the same time, the media needs to be aware that the team s media duties should never intrude on or disrupt team preparations. The Springbok team and management will arrive ON TIME at the designated venue for all press conferences, interviews and other media commitments. Wherever possible we should be a few minutes early. We expect the media to be on time too. The Springbok team and management may conduct media conferences and interviews in whichever LANGUAGE they express themselves best. At the same time, we are always aware that at times some members of the media may not understand our chosen language and, if possible, we will speak the language they do understand. Translators should be used where necessary. The Springbok team and management feel open to DISCUSS media issues at team or management meetings. We also seek out each other s opinion in preparing press releases. Grievance procedure Complaints about the performance of the squad and management in the performance of their media responsibilities should in the first place be addressed to the Springbok communications manager. If media believe their concerns are being inadequately addressed, they should raise those concerns with the strategic communications manager. The Springbok communications manager will raise any concerns about the performance of a journalist with the individual concerned. If the Springbok management feel the issue has been inadequately resolved it may then be formally taken to the strategic communications manager for discussion. Media Principles Every effort will be made to satisfy media needs within the following media schedule and flexibility will be applied where possible. Media are advised to arrive in reasonable time for media opportunities but are warned that due to on-field preparations press conferences and mixed zones may not always start exactly as per schedule. Springbok personnel will only be available to media within the prescribed media windows. Please note that live interviews for radio and television will only be considered if requested at least 24 hours in advance and cannot be guaranteed. No interviews will be permitted before 7:30am (local time). Due to the predicted level of media interest it is expected that one-on-one interviews cannot be guaranteed. Any such requests have to be made via email to the Springbok Media Manager. No media interactions will be permitted on Thursdays or Fridays (apart from the usual Captain s Media Conference, team photograph and filming and photo opportunities at the Captain s Run). The schedule is subject to change. All changes will be advised via Media Advisory per electronic release. Media are requested to take into account the various time differences when contacting the team for requests from abroad. bok media protocol If we are unhappy with something that has been reported about us, it will be discussed with the journalist concerned, in presence of the team media liaison if required. We reserve our right to CHALLENGE factual errors or misquotes. We seek clear and open channels of communication within the media. We will be as TRANSPARENT as possible with the media in all areas of planning, preparation and selections but also ask the media to understand that at certain times some of our preparations may need to remain private in order to best prepare ourselves. Dealings between the Springbok team and the media should always be conducted in good HUMOUR. Professional rugby is a serious business but there should always be an opportunity to share lighter moments with the media. Good humour is important to a happy team environment. media guide 4 5 August
contacts Springboks De Jongh Borchardt Communications Manager Cell: +27 (0) 82 999 9979 E-mail: dejonghb@sarugby.co.za Annelee Murray Team Admin and PR Cell: +27 (0) 71 687 5763 E-mail: anneleem@sarugby.co.za SARU Andy Colquhoun GM: Corporate Affairs Cell: +27 (0) 82 926 0789 E-mail: andyc@sarugby.co.za Rayaan Adriaanse Senior Media Manager Cell: +27 (0) 82 999 0022 E-mail: rayaan@sarugby.co.za Contacts Argentina Rafael Laría Cell: +54 (11) 6797 0897 E-mail: rafael.laria@uar.com.ar Australia Karl Schubert Cell: + 61 (0) 410 615 413 E-mail: Karl.Schubert@rugby. com.au New Zealand Joe Locke Cell: +64 (0) 27 441 8461 E-mail: joe.locke@nzrugby.co.nz Key locations in South Africa Johannesburg Palazzo Hotel, Montecasino Tel: +27 11 510 3000 Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Sandton Cape Town Southern Sun The Cullinan Tel: +27 21 415 4000 1 Cullinan Street, Cape Town Buenos Aires Mendoza Brisbane Auckland Key locations abroad Hotel Emperador Tel: +54 11 4131 4000 Ave del Libertador 420, Buenos Aires Diplomatic Suite Hotel Tel: +54 261 405 1900 Avenida Belgrano 1041, Mendoza Sofitel Brisbane Central Tel: +61 7 3835 3535 249 Turbot Street, Brisbane Crowne Plaza Auckland Tel: +64 9 302 1111 128 Albert Street, Auckland key locations JJ Harmse Digital & Publications Manager Cell: +27 (0) 71 480 4570 E-mail: jjharmse@sarugby.co.za Zeena Isaacs Media Manager Cell: +27 (0) 76 095 2562 E-mail: zeenai@sarugby.co.za Please note the following difference in time zones: Australia (Brisbane) is eight hours ahead of South Africa New Zealand is ten hours ahead of South Africa South Africa is five hours ahead of Argentina Andrea Pharaoh Coordinator: Corporate Affairs Cell: +27 (0) 76 812 9046 E-Mail: andreap@sarugby.co.za Website: www.sarugby.co.za Mobisite: m.sarugby.co.za Springboks @Bokrugby media guide 6 7 August
referees Referees bok results under referees REFEREE Opponents VENUE DATE RESULT WIN C Pollock 23/07/11 Australia Sydney Lost 20-39 0% A Rolland 09/11/2002 France Marseille Lost 10-30 19/07/03 New Zealand Pretoria Lost 16-52 20/11/04 England Twickenham Lost 16-32 20/08/05 Australia Perth Won 22-19 Test Venues FNB Stadium, Soweto Capacity: 94 700 Home union: Golden Lions Bok record: P: 2; W: 0; D: 0; L: 2; PF: 38; PA: 61; TF: 2; TA: 7 Average score: 19-31; Win%: 0 stadiums 23/06/07 New Zealand Durban Lost 21-26 20/10/07 England Paris Won 15-06 08/11/08 Wales Cardiff Won 20-15 25/07/09 New Zealand Bloemfontein Won 28-19 08/08/09 Australia Cape Town Won 29-17 21/11/09 Italy Udine Won 32-10 17/07/10 New Zealand Wellington Lost 17-31 28/08/10 Australia Pretoria Won 44-31 30/07/11 New Zealand Wellington Lost 07-40 16/06/12 England Johannesburg Won 36-27 29/09/12 Australia Pretoria Won 31-08 06/10/12 New Zealand Johannesburg Lost 16-32 56% N Owens 22/11/08 England Twickenham Won 42-06 01/08/09 New Zealand Durban Won 31-19 Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza Capacity: 40 268 Bok record: P: 1; W: 0; D: 1; L: 0; PF: 16; PA: 16; TF: 1; TA: 1 Average score: 16-16; Win %:0 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Capacity: 52 500 Home union: Queensland Reds Bok record: P: 8; W: 1; D: 0; L: 7; PF: 122; PA: 215; TF: 15; TA: 21 Average score: 15-29; Win%: 13 12/09/09 New Zealand Hamilton (NZ) Won 32-29 28/11/09 Ireland Dublin Lost 10-15 21/08/10 New Zealand Johannesburg Lost 22-29 06/11/10 Ireland Dublin Won 23-21 30/09/11 Samoa North Shore City Won 13-05 08/09/12 Australia Perth (WA) Lost 19-26 24/11/12 England Twickenham Won 16-15 56% Eden Park, Auckland Capacity: 50 000 Home union: Auckland Blues Bok record: P: 9; W: 2; D: 1; L: 6; PF: 136; PA: 198; TF: 17; TA: 22 Average score: 15-22; Win%: 22 S Walsh 26/11/00 Wales Cardiff Won 23-13 18/08/01 Australia Perth (WA) Draw 14-14 12/07/03 Australia Cape Town Won 26-22 26/06/04 Wales Pretoria Won 53-18 23/07/05 Australia Johannesburg Won 33-20 09/09/06 Australia Johannesburg Won 24-16 18/11/06 England Twickenham Lost 21-23 26/05/07 England Bloemfontein Won 58-10 DHL Newlands, Cape Town Capacity: 48 000 Home union: Western Province Bok record: P: 49; W: 33; D: 2; L: 14; PF: 938; PA: 593; TF: 122; TA: 63 Average score: 19-12; Win%: 67 14/10/07 Argentina Stade de France Won 37-13 13/11/10 Wales Cardiff Won 29-25 09/06/12 England Durban Won 22-17 23/06/12 England Port Elizabeth Draw 14-14 18/08/12 Argentina Cape Town Won 27-06 25/08/12 Argentina Mendoza Draw 16-16 71% R Poite 17/09/11 Fiji Wellington Won 49-03 Ellis Park, Johannesburg Capacity: 60 000 Home union: Golden Lions Bok record: P: 44; W: 33; D: 2; L: 11; PF: 1157; PA: 681; TF: 144; TA: 61 Average score: 26-15; Win%: 70 15/06/13 Scotland Nelspruit Won 30-17 100% J Garces This will be his first Test involving South Africa media guide 8 9 August
springboks in 2012/ Springbok Test Appearances in 2012/ Eng1 Eng2 Eng3 Arg1 Arg2 Aus1 NZ1 Aus2 NZ2 Ire Scot Eng4 Italy Scot Sam MAT TRY CON PEN DG PTS Z Kirchner 15 - - 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 - - - 10 2 0 0 0 10 J-PR Pietersen 14 14 14 - - - - - - 14 14 14 - - - 6 2 0 0 0 10 J de Villiers 13* 13* 13* 13* 13* 13* 13* 12* 12* 12* 12* 12* 12* 12* 12* 15 2 0 0 0 10 FPL Steyn 12 12-12 12 12 12 - - - - - - - - 6 1 0 2 0 11 BG Habana 11 11 11 14 14 14 14 14 14 - - - 14 14 14 12 10 0 0 0 50 M Steyn 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 - - x R - 10 10 10 11 2 16 25 1 120 F Hougaard 9 9 9 9 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 - - - 12 1 0 0 0 5 PJ Spies 8 8 8 - - - - - - - - - 8 8 8 6 0 0 0 0 0 WS Alberts 7 7-7 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 - - 7 12 2 0 0 0 10 MC Coetzee 6 6 6 6 6 6 R R t+r R R R R 6-14 1 0 0 0 5 PJJ Kruger 5 5 5 - - 5 5 - - 5 5 5 5 5 R 11 0 0 0 0 0 E Etzebeth 4 4 4 4 4 4-4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 14 0 0 0 0 0 JN du Plessis 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 15 0 0 0 0 0 BW du Plessis 2 2 2 2 - - - - - - - - - R R 6 1 0 0 0 5 T Mtawarira 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 12 0 0 0 0 0 W Olivier t R 12 - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 0 0 0 0 0 PJ Lambie R 15 - x x R R R R 10 10 10 R R R 12 0 7 10 0 44 CV Oosthuizen R - - - - - - - R - - - R R R 5 0 0 0 0 0 R Pienaar R R R R R 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 R 9 9 15 1 3 0 0 11 PR van der R R R R R R 4 R R R R R R R 5 15 0 0 0 0 0 Merwe media guide 10 11 August
springbok appearances Eng1 Eng2 Eng3 Arg1 Arg2 Aus1 NZ1 Aus2 NZ2 Ire Scot Eng4 Italy Scot Sam MAT TRY CON PEN DG PTS JA Strauss R R R R 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 15 3 0 0 0 15 KR Daniel R R - 8 R - - - - - - - - - - 4 0 0 0 0 0 W Kruger - R R - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 0 0 0 0 0 BA Basson - x x - - - - - - - - - 11 11 11 3 2 0 0 0 10 GG Aplon - - 15 - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 0 0 0 0 UJ Potgieter - - 7 R 7 - - - - - - - - - - 3 0 0 0 0 0 R Kankowski - - R - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 0 0 0 0 0 ET Jantjies - - x - - - - R R - - x - - - 2 0 0 2 0 6 LN Mvovo - - - 11 11 R - - - x x x - - - 3 0 0 0 0 0 A Bekker - - - 5 5 - t+r 5 5 - - - - - - 5 0 0 0 0 0 PM Cilliers - - - t+r R t+r - R - R - R - - - 6 0 0 0 0 0 JJ Engelbrecht - - - R x - - - - - - - 13 13 13 4 3 0 0 0 15 CR Liebenberg - - - - R R R R R - - - - - - 5 0 0 0 0 0 DJ Vermeulen - - - - - 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 - - - 7 0 0 0 0 0 L-FP Louw - - - - - R 6 6 6 6 6 6 6-6 9 3 0 0 0 15 JL Goosen - - - - - R R 10 10 - - - - - - 4 0 1 2 0 8 JL de Jongh - - - - - - x R R x 13 13 - - - 4 0 0 0 0 0 MD Greyling - - - - - - R - - - - - - - - 1 0 0 0 0 0 JJ Taute - - - - - - - 13 13 13 x x - - - 3 0 0 0 0 0 CJ van der Linde - - - - - - - - - 1 R - - - - 2 0 0 0 0 0 HS van der - - - - - - - - - R R R - - - 3 0 0 0 0 0 Merwe SB Brits - - - - - - - - - x R R - - - 2 0 0 0 0 0 GG Steenkamp - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 - - - 2 0 0 0 0 0 MC Ralepelle - - - - - - - - - - - - R - - 1 0 0 0 0 0 AF Botha - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 7-2 0 0 0 0 0 CB Burden - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 JF Malherbe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 LG Mapoe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 RK Rhule - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 F van der Merwe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 J Vermaak - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 - - 1 0 0 0 0 0 JC Janse van - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rensburg WJ Le Roux - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 15 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 TN Nyakane - - - - - - - - - - - - R R R 3 1 0 0 0 5 JL Serfontein - - - - - - - - - - - - R R R 3 1 0 0 0 5 S Kolisi - - - - - - - - - - - - - R R 2 0 0 0 0 0 PE van Zyl - - - - - - - - - - - - - R R 2 0 0 0 0 0 Penalty try - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0 1 0 0 0 5 57 Players 320 39 27 41 1 375 springbok appearances * = Captain; R = replacement appearance; X = unused replacement; media guide 12 13 August
springbok season South Africa 44 Italy 10 (halftime 20-0) June 8, Growthpoint KINGS PARK, Durban (23 663) Referee: P Gauzere (France) South Africa Tries: Strauss, Engelbrecht, Habana, De Villiers, Basson. Conversions: M Steyn (4), Lambie. Penalty goals: M Steyn (3). Italy Try: Sgarbi. Conversion: Di Bernardo. Penalty goal: Di Bernardo. South Africa: WJ le Roux, BG Habana (JL Serfontein, 72)*, JJ Engelbrecht, J de Villiers (C), BA Basson, M Steyn (PJ Lambie, 76), J Vermaak (R Pienaar, 60), PJ Spies, AF Botha (MC Coetzee 67), L-FP Louw (MC Coetzee 55-67), PJJ Kruger (PR van der Merwe, 59), E Etzebeth, JN du Plessis (CV Oosthuizen, 67), JA Strauss (MC Ralepelle, 72), T Mtawarira (TN Nyakane, 74). * Serfontein to inside-centre, de Villiers to outside-centre and Engelbrecht to right-wing. Test debuts: Botha, Vermaak, Le Roux, Nyakane, Serfontein. Yellow-card: Basson. Italy: A Masi, G Venditti, L Morisi (T Iannone, 68), A Sgarbi, LJ McLean, A di Bernardo (L Orquera, 77), E Gori (WT Botes, 60), SM Parisse (C), RJ Barbieri (RJ Furno, 49), A Zanni, M Bortolami (V Bernabo, 66), A Pavanello, L Cittadini (ML Castrogiovanni, 49), LL Ghiraldini (D Giazzon, 45), A de Marchi (M Aguero, 45). Test debut: A di Bernardo. Yellow-card: Bortolami. South Africa 30 Scotland 17 (halftime 6-10) South Africa 56 Samoa 23 (halftime 32-9) June 22, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (35 725) Referee: P Gauzere (France) South Africa Tries: Habana (2), Louw (2), Engelbrecht, Basson, Steyn, Nyakane. Conversions: M Steyn (3), Lambie (2). Penalty goals: M Steyn (2). Samoa Tries: Paulo, Poluleuligaga. Conversion: So oialo, Williams. Penalty goals: So oialo (3). South Africa: WJ le Roux, BG Habana, JJ Engelbrecht, J de Villiers (C, JL Serfontein, 71), BA Basson, M Steyn (PJ Lambie, 65), R Pienaar, 60 (PE van Zyl, 67), PJ Spies (S Kolisi, HT/PJJ Kruger, 48-52)*, WS Alberts, L-FP Louw, PR van der Merwe (PJJ Kruger 71), E Etzebeth, JN du Plessis (TN Nyakane, 67)*, JA Strauss (BM du Plessis, 60), T Mtawarira (CV Oosthuizen, 57). * Kolisi to blindside-flanker, Alberts to No. 8. Nyakane to loose-head prop, Oosthuizen to tight-head prop.yellow card: Habana. Samoa: J So oialo (SJ Mapusua, 61), A Leiua (BWF Va aulu, 57), PB Williams (C), JW Leota (SJ Mapusua, 22-27), AT Tuilagi, T Pisi, JI Sua (AJ Poluleuligaga, 65), T Tuifua, JT Lam, O Treviranus (A Fa osiliva, 67), DA Leo, TAM Paulo (K Thompson, 52), L Mulipola (JVI Johnston, 67), W Ole Avei (TT Paolo, 52), S Taulafo (CIA Johnston, 57). Yellow-card: Mulipola. Red-card: Tuilagi. Brothers: Census and James Johnston; Ofisa Treviranus and Alapati Leiua. springbok season June 15, Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit (30 018) Referee: R Poite (France) South Africa Tries: Penalty try, Engelbrecht, Serfontein. Conversions: M Steyn (2), Lambie. Penalty goals: M Steyn (2), Lambie. Scotland Try: Scott, Dunbar. Conversion: Laidlaw (2). Penalty goals: Laidlaw. South Africa: WJ le Roux, BG Habana, JJ Engelbrecht (JL Serfontein, 70 )*, J de Villiers (C), BA Basson, M Steyn (PJ Lambie, 70), R Pienaar, 60 (PE van Zyl, 69), PJ Spies, AF Botha (S Kolisi, 5)*, MC Coetzee, PJJ Kruger, E Etzebeth (PR van der Merwe, 67), JN du Plessis (TN Nyakane, 76)*, JA Strauss (BM du Plessis, 67), T Mtawarira (CV Oosthuizen, 67). * Serfontein to inside-centre, de Villiers to outside-centre. Kolisi to openside-flanker, Coetzee to -blindside-flanker. Nyakane to loose-head prop, Oosthuizen to tight-head prop Test debuts: Kolisi, van Zyl. Scotland: PE Murchie (DM Taylor, 75), TSF Seymour, AJ Dunbar, MCM Scott, SF Lamont, RJH Jackson (P Horne, 33/ HB Pyrgos, 44), GD Laidlaw (C), JW Beattie, R Wilson (DK Denton, 38), AK Strokosch, JL Hamilton (AD Kellock, 61), TJM Swinson, EA Murray, S Lawson, AG Dickinson (M Low, 64). Unused subs: FJM Brown, J Welsh. Test debuts: Murchie, Seymour, Swinson. Yellow-card: Hamilton. media guide 14 15 August
springbok profiles Player Position Test caps Test pts. Age Willem Alberts Loose forward 21 25 28 Bjorn Basson Wing 9 10 26 Marcell Coetzee Loose forward 13 5 22 Juan de Jongh Centre 14 25 15 Jean de Villiers (C) Centre 87 105 32 Bismarck du Plessis Hooker 48 30 29 Jannie du Plessis Prop 45 5 30 Fourie du Preez Scrumhalf 62 65 31 JJ Engelbrecht Centre / Wing 4 15 24 Eben Etzebeth Lock 14 0 21 Bryan Habana Wing 86 250 30 Zane Kirchner Fullback 24 15 29 Siya Kolisi Loose forward 2 0 22 Juandré Kruger Lock 11 0 27 Pat Lambie Flyhalf/Fullback 23 50 22 Willie le Roux Fullback/Wing 3 0 23 Francois Louw Loose forward 19 25 28 Tendai Mtawarira Prop 44 10 28 Trevor Nyakane Prop 3 5 24 Coenie Oosthuizen Prop 5 0 24 Ruan Pienaar Scrumhalf 66 130 29 Chiliboy Ralepelle Hooker 22 5 26 Jan Serfontein Centre 3 5 20 Gurthrö Steenkamp Prop 40 30 32 Morné Steyn Flyhalf 45 530 29 Adriaan Strauss Hooker 24 15 27 Flip van der Merwe Lock 26 5 28 Franco vd Merwe Lock 0 0 30 Piet van Zyl Scrumhalf 2 0 23 Jano Vermaak Scrumhalf 1 0 28 Duane Vermeulen No 8 7 0 27 Note 1: Age and stats correct as at 2 August. Note 2: A figure following a Test appearance indicates which match of a sequence against any opponent it may have been that year; * indicates Springbok Captain; (R) indicates a replacement appearance; (t) indicates a temporary replacement; [square brackets] encloses World Cup matches. media guide 16 17 August
jean de villiers Centre JEAN DE VILLIERS (c) Height: 1.90m Weight: 100kg Born: 24 February, 1981 Place: Paarl Provincial Union: DHL Western Province Test caps: 87 Test points: 105 (21t) Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 96 Super Rugby points: 135 (27t) Rep: SA Schools, 1999; SA U19, 2000; SA U21, 2001/2002; SA Sevens, 2002 Loose Forward Willem alberts Height: 1.91m Weight: 119kg Date of birth: 5 November, 1984 Place: Pretoria Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 21 Test points: 25 (5t) Super Rugby team/s: Lions/The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 85 Super Rugby points: 45 (9t) willem alberts Jean de Villiers, South Africa s 54th Test captain, lead the team to an unbeaten run during the recent Castle Lager Incoming Series against Italy, Scotland and Samoa, as well as at the end of 2012 on tour in Ireland, Scotland and England. He is the most experienced player in the current Springbok squad and a natural leader, having led DHL Western Province and the DHL Stormers on many occasions during his provincial career. De Villiers, who has great hands and is a very good defender, is also deceptively quick despite being one of the oldest members of the squad. 2002: F. 2004: PI, NZ1, A1, NZ2, A2, W2(R), E. 2005: U, F1,2, A1,2,3, NZ1, A4, NZ2, Arg, W, F3. 2006: S1, NZ2,3, A3, I, E1,2. 2007: E1,2, A1, NZ1, N, [Sm2.]. 2008: W1,2, It, NZ1,2, A1, Arg, NZ3, A2,3, W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, I(R). 2010: F(t+R), It1,2, NZ1,2,3, A2,3, I, W2, S, E. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Sam(R), A3.]. 2012: E1*,2*,3*, Arg1*,2*, A1*, NZ1*, A2*, NZ2*. 2012: E1*,2*,3*, Arg1*,2*, A1*, NZ1*, A2*, NZ2*, I*, S*, E4*. : It*, S*, Sam*. Willem Alberts, who missed most of the Vodacom Super Rugby season because of injury, was first selected for the Springboks at the end of 2010. He is one of the most devastating ball carriers in the game, but is also not shy of putting in massive hits, which is why his team mates call him Bone Collector or Mr Bones. He has been a central member of The Sharks pack at Vodacom Super Rugby level since moving to Durban and starred for the Springboks at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. 2010: W2(R), S(t+R), E(R). 2011: NZ2, [W(R), Fiji(R), Nam, Sam(t+R), A3(t+R).]. 2012: E1,2, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, S, E4. : Sam. Argentina 2 1-1 - - - - 0 Australia 3 1 2 - - - - - 0 England 4 4 - - 3 - - - 15 Fiji 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Namibia 1 1 - - - - - - 0 New Zealand 3 1 2 - - - - - 0 Samoa 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 2 1 1-1 - - - 5 Wales 2 2 - - 1 - - - 5 Ireland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 21 14 5 1 5 0 0 0 25 Argentina 4 3-1 - - - - 0 Australia 20 11 9-3 - - - 15 British Isles 2 2 - - - - - - 0 England 11 8 2 1 2 - - - 10 France 5 2 2 1 2 - - - 10 Ireland 4 2 2 - - - - - 0 Italy 4 4 - - 1 - - - 5 Namibia 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 New Zealand 19 8 11-4 - - - 20 Pacific Islanders 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Samoa 3 3 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 5 4 1 - - - - - 0 Uruguay 1 1 - - 2 - - - 10 Wales 7 7 - - 5 - - - 25 Totals 87 57 27 3 21 0 0 0 105 media guide 18 19 August
bjorn basson Wing bjorn basson Height: 1.87m Weight: 84kg Date of birth: 11 February, 1987 Place: King William s Town Provincial Union: Vodacom Blue Bulls Test caps: 9 Test points: 10 (2t) Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs / Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 55 Super Rugby points: 130 (26t) Loose Forward Marcell Coetzee Height: 1.90m Weight: 106kg Born: 8 May, 1991 Place: Potchefstroom Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 14 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 39 Super Rugby points: 25 (5t) marcell coetzee Rep: Emerging Springboks, 2008-09; Royal XV, 2009 Bjorn Basson, who holds the record for the most tries in a single Absa Currie Cup season with 21 (set in 2010 in the colours of GWK Griquas), scored his first two tries for the Springboks during the recent Castle Lager Incoming Series in June. Basson made his Test debut from the bench against Wales in Cardiff in June 2010, but missed the entire Castle Lager Rugby Championship in 2012 through an unfortunate injury he sustained in the Vodacom Bulls Vodacom Super Rugby Qualifier in July. Since his return, he has been a star for the team from Pretoria in the Absa Currie Cup and Vodacom Super Rugby. Basson is very quick, unpredictable and brilliant under the high ball. 2010: W1(R), It1(R), I, W2. 2011: A1, NZ1. : It, S, Sam. Marcell Coetzee, who can play anywhere in the back row, shot to prominence last year and was one of the finds of the 2012 season. He played in each of the 12 Tests after showing his versatility for The Sharks in their Vodacom Super Rugby campaign of 2012 and finished this year s campaign very strongly for the team from Durban. He was nominated as one of the Young Players of the Year in South Africa last year. As one of the youngest members of the squad, Coetzee has a bright future ahead of him. He was schooled in KwaZulu-Natal and made his Absa Currie Cup debut for The Sharks in 2011. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1(R), A2(R), NZ2(t+R), I (R), S (R), E4 (R). : It (R), S. Argentina 2 1 1 1 - - - 5 Australia 1-1 - - - - - 0 Ireland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Italy 2 2 - - 1 - - - 5 New Zealand 1-1 - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 1 5 Australia 2 1 1 - - - - - 0 England 4 3-1 - - - - 0 New Zealand 2-2 - - - - - 0 Ireland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Italy 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Totals 14 9 3 2 1 0 0 0 5 Scotland 1 1 Wales 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Totals 9 7 2 0 2 0 0 0 10 media guide 20 21 August
Juan de Jongh Centre juan de jongh Height: 1.77m Weight: 84kg Born: 15 April, 1988 Place: Paarl Provincial Union: DHL Western Province Test caps: 14 Test points: 15 (3t) Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 57 Super Rugby points: 45 (9t) Hooker Bismarck du Plessis Height: 1.89m Weight: 113kg Born: 22 May, 1984 Place: Bethlehem Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 48 Test points: 30 (6t) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 103 Super Rugby points: 70 (14t) bismarck du plessis Juan de Jongh forced his way back into Springbok contention towards the end of 2012 with some strong performances in the Absa Currie Cup for DHL Western Province, which included a spectacular solo try in the final in Durban. Since Jaque Fourie s departure from Cape Town, he has been a starter in the DHL Stormers backline and has been one of the best midfielders in South Africa this year, showing a keen eye for the gap and good organisation on defence. Juan is also a former Springbok Sevens player. 2010: W1, F(R), It1(R),2, A1(R), NZ3. 2011: A1, NZ1, [Fiji(R), Nam(R).]. 2012: A2(R), NZ2(R), S, E4. Australia 3 1 2 - - - - - 0 Fiji 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Rep: SA U21, 2005 The fiery hooker, who first played for the Boks in 2007 and has amassed 48 Tests in a stellar career, is back in action after missing most of last season because of a serious knee injury. Du Plessis, who was also a member of the 2007 Rugby World Cup winning squad, also missed most of The Sharks Vodacom Super Rugby campaign this year, but is back in business and ready to re-establish himself as one of the most feared hookers in the game. His older brother, Jannie, plays next to him in the front row for the Springboks and The Sharks. 2007: A2(t+R), NZ2, N(R), S(R), [Sm2(R), E3(R), US(R), Arg(R), E4(t).], W(R). 2008: W1(R),2(R), It, NZ1(R),2, Arg, NZ3, A2,3, W3, S. 2009: BI1,2,3(R), NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, I(R). 2010: I, W2, S, E. 2011: A2(R), NZ2, [W(R), Fiji(R), Sam, A3(R).]. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1. : S (R), Sam (R). France 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Italy 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Namibia 1 1 - - 2 - - - 10 New Zealand 3-3 - - - - - 0 Wales 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Scotland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 England 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 14 9 5 0 3 0 0 0 15 Argentina 3 3 - - 1 - - - 5 Australia 8 3 5 - - - - - 0 British Isles 3 2 1 - - - - - 0 England 6 5-1 1 - - - 5 Fiji 1 1 - - - - - - 0 France 1-1 - - - - - 0 Ireland 2 1 1 - - - - - 0 Italy 1 1 - - 2 - - - 10 Namibia 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 New Zealand 8 5 3 - - - - - 0 Samoa 3 3 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 4 3 1 - - - - - 0 USA 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Wales 6 6 - - 1 - - - 5 Totals 48 35 12 1 6 0 0 0 30 media guide 22 23 August
jannie du Plessis Prop jannie du plessis Height: 1.87m Weight: 119kg Born: 16 November, 1982 Place: Bethlehem Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 45 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs/The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 114 Super Rugby points: - Rep: SA U21, 2003 Scrumhalf FOURIE DU PREEZ Height: 1.82m Weight: 91kg Born: 24 March, 1982 Place: Pretoria Club: Suntory Sungoliath, Japan Test caps: 62 Test points: 65 (13t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 112 Super Rugby points: 110 (22t) Rep: SA U19, 2001; SA U21, 2002/2003; British Barbarians, 2008 fourie du preez Jannie du Plessis cemented his position as the Springboks first choice tighthead last season and after starting in all 12 Tests for South Africa, he finished 2012 as one of the best No 3s in the world. Jannie has been anchoring provincial scrums for years now first for the Toyota Cheetahs (2003-2007) and since then for The Sharks, where he also plays with his younger brother Bismarck. They were both on the Bok bench in the RWC Final in 2007. Fourie du Preez, one of the most experienced Springbok scrumhalves and a Rugby World Cup winner in 2007, is back in the squad for the first time since 2011. He spent the last two seasons playing for Suntory Sungoliath, where he has helped the Japanese club to a number of titles. Du Preez is a master tactician, has a superb kicking game, reads the game brilliantly and will bring a lot of experience to the Springbok squad. 2007: A2, NZ2, [Fiji, Arg(t+R).], W. 2008: A3(R), E. 2009: NZ1(t),2(R), A1(R),2(R), NZ3(R). 2010: W1(R), F(R), It1,2, NZ1,3, A2,3, I, W2, S, E. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Fiji, Sam, A3.]. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, S, E4. : It, S, Sam. 2004: I1,2, W1, PI(R), NZ1, A1, NZ2(R), A2(R), W2, I3, E, S, Arg. 2005: U(R), F1,2(R), A1(R),2(R),3, NZ1(R), A4(R). 2006: S1,2, F, A1(R), NZ1, A2, NZ2,3, A3. 2007: N, S, [Sm2, E3, US, Fiji, Arg, E4.]. 2008: Arg(R), NZ3, A2,3, W3. 2009: BI1,2,3, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Fiji, Nam(R), Sam, A3.]. Argentina 3 2-1 - - - - 0 Australia 10 5 5 - - - - - 0 England 6 5-1 - - - - 0 Fiji 2 2 - - - - - - 0 France 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Ireland 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Italy 3 3 - - 1 - - - 5 New Zealand 9 4 5 - - - - - 0 Samoa 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 3 2 1 - - - - - 0 Wales 4 4 - - - - - - 0 Totals 45 32 11 2 1 0 0 0 5 Argentina 3 3 - - 3 - - - 15 Australia 16 8 8-2 - - - 10 British Isles 3 2 1 - - - - - 0 England 3 2 1 - - - - - 0 Fiji 2 2 - - - - - - 0 France 4 1 2 1 - - - - 0 Ireland 4 2 2 - - - - - 0 Italy 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Namibia 2 2 - - - - - - 0 New Zealand 11 7 4-4 - - - 20 Pacific Islands 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Samoa 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 4 4 - - 2 - - - 10 Uruguay 1 1 - - - - - - 0 USA 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Wales 4 4 - - - - - - 0 Totals 62 43 18 1 13 0 0 0 65 media guide 24 25 August
jj engelbrecht JJ Engelbrecht Height: 1.90m Weight: 94kg Born: 22 February, 1989 Place: Port Elizabeth Provincial Union: Vodacom Blue Bulls Test caps: 4 Test points: 15 (3t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Eben Etzebeth Height: 2.03m Weight: 117kg Born: 29 October, 1991 Place: Cape Town Provincial Union: DHL Western Province Test caps: 14 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers eben etzebeth Centre/Wing Super Rugby caps: 33 Super Rugby points: 35(7t) Lock Super Rugby caps: 21 Super Rugby points: 10 (2t) The big and fast JJ Engelbrecht scored a try in each of the three Tests during the Castle Lager Incoming Series in June and put in some very good performances at outside centre. He made his Test debut last year against Argentina in Cape Town after some strong performances for the Vodacom Bulls in Vodacom Super Rugby 2012. He improved a lot in and cemented his place at outside centre for the Vodacom Bulls. JJ first made his mark for DHL Western Province, where he was one of their stars in the Absa Currie Cup in 2011, but moved north to Pretoria at the end of that season. He can also play at wing, is strong and quick and has good hands. Rep: SA U20, 2011 Eben Etzebeth, South Africa s Young Player of the Year in 2012 and one of the nominees for SA Rugby Player of the Year, has made massive strides since representing the South African Under-20s team and the University of Cape Town in the Varsity Cup in 2011. He only made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut for the DHL Stormers in 2012, but has gone on to establish himself as one of the young stars of the game. Eben is a big and abrasive lock, in the mould of Bakkies Botha, and likes it when the going gets tough. 2012: Arg1(R). : It, S, Sam. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1,2, NZ2, I, S, E4. : It, S, Sam. Argentina 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Italy 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Samoa 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Scotland 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Totals 4 4 0-3 - - - 15 Argentina 2 1 1 - - - - 0 Australia 2 1 1 - - - - 0 England 4 3-1 - - - - 0 New Zealand 1-1 - - - - - 0 Ireland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Italy 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 14 10 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 media guide 26 27 August
bryan habana Wing 2004: E(R), S, Arg. 2005: U, F1,2, A1,2,3, NZ1, A4, NZ2, Arg, W, F3. 2006: S2, F, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2,3, I, E1,2. 2007: E1,2, S, [Sm2, E3, T(R), US, Fiji, Arg, E4.], W. 2008: W1,2, It, NZ1,2, A1, NZ3, W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2010: F, It1,2, NZ1,2, A1, NZ3, A2,3, I, W2. 2011: A2, NZ2, [W, Nam, Sam, A3.]. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2. : It, S, Sam. Argentina 5 4-1 3 - - - 15 Australia 17 7 10-9 - - - 45 British Isles 2 2 - - 1 - - - 5 England 11 8 2 1 6 - - - 30 Fiji 1 1 - - - - - - 0 France 6 2 3 1 4 - - - 20 Ireland 3 1 2-1 - - - 5 Italy 5 5 - - 4 - - - 20 Namibia 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 New Zealand 17 7 10-5 - - - 25 Samoa 3 3 - - 7 - - - 35 Scotland 5 5 - - 3 - - - 15 Tonga 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Uruguay 1 1 - - 2 - - - 10 USA 1 1 - - 2 - - - 10 Wales 7 7 - - 2 - - - 10 Totals 86 56 27 3 50 0 0 0 250 media guide 28 BRYAN HABANA Height: 1.79m Weight: 94kg Born: 12 June, 1983 Place: Johannesburg Club: Toulon, France Test caps: 86 Test points: 250 (50t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls/ DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 118 Super Rugby points: 280 (56t) Rep: SA Sevens, 2004; SA U21, 2004; British Barbarians, 2008 Bryan Habana became the first Springbok to score 50 Test tries when he crossed for his second five-pointer against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld in June. He is only the sixth player in the history of the game to reach 50 Test tries. Habana was the South African Rugby Player of the Year in 2012 for the third time during his stellar career. His spectacular try against New Zealand in Dunedin was named as the International Rugby Players Association s (IRPA) Try of the Year 2012. One of the most experienced members of the current Springbok squad, Habana is also the South African who has scored the most tries in Vodacom Super Rugby, first for the Vodacom Bulls and then for the DHL Stormers. Fullback zane kirchner Height: 1.84m Weight: 92kg Born: 16 June, 1984 Place: George Provincial Union: Leinster, Ireland Test caps: 24 Test points: 15 (3t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 82 Super Rugby points: 105 (21t) Rep: Emerging Springboks, 2009 A rock-solid fullback, Zane Kirchner made his Springbok Test debut in the third Test against the British & Irish Lions in Johannesburg in July 2009. He missed two Tests in 2012 through injury and only came back from an injury earlier this season, which saw him not feature in any of the June Tetss. Kirchner is very solid under the high ball, strong on the counter-attack and aggressive in the tackle. He also has a very good kicking game and is one of the best kick-chasers in South Africa. 2009: BI3, F, It, I. 2010: W1(R), F, It1, NZ1,2, A1, I, W2(R), S, E. 2012: E1, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2. Argentina 2 1-1 1 - - - 5 Australia 3 1 2-1 - - - 5 British Isles 1-1 - - - - - 0 England 3 3 - - - - - - 0 France 2 1 1 - - - - - 0 Ireland 3 1 1 - - - - - 0 Italy 2 2 - - 1 - - - 5 New Zealand 4-4 - - - - - 0 Scotland 2 1 1 - - - - - 0 Wales 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Totals 24 13 10 1 3 0 0 0 15 29 August zane kirchner
Siya Kolisi SIYA KOLISI Height: 1.86m Weight: 99kg Born: 16 June, 1991 Place: Port Elizabeth Provincial Union: DHL Western Province Test caps: 2 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Juandré Kruger Height: 1.99m Weight: 112kg Born: 6 September, 1985 Place: Cape Town Club: Racing Metro, France Test caps: 11 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls juandré kruger Loose Forward Super Rugby caps: 29 Super Rugby points: 15 (3t) Lock Super Rugby caps: 31 Super Rugby points: 5 (t) Siya Kolisi made his Test debut against Scotland in Nelspruit when he came on early in the Test for the injured Arno Botha and put in such a strong performance, that he was named Man of the Match afterwards. He was first selected for the Springboks last year during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship, but his involvement was cut short due to injury. Kolisi is a tough-as-nails loose forward who has been a fixture for the DHL Stormers ever since he made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut in 2012. Siya is not only strong with the ball in hand, but also a very good defender. The man tasked with filling Victor Matfield s boots at the Vodacom Bulls has underlined his great potential this season and was rewarded with his Springbok debut against England in June. Juandré Kruger is great at lineout time and also carries the ball well while getting through a heap of work in general play. He played club rugby in England for Northampton in 2009 before returning to Pretoria, where he cemented his place in the second row. 2012: E1,2,3, A1, NZ1, I, S, E4. : It, S, Sam (R). : S (R), Sam (R). Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Total 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Australia 1-1 - - - - - 0 England 4 3-1 - - - - 0 New Zealand 1-1 - - - - - 0 Ireland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Italy 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Totals 11 8 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 media guide 30 31 August
patrick lambie patrick lambie Height: 1.78m Weight: 87kg Born: 17 October, 1990 Place: Durban Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 23 Test points: 50 (10c, 10p) Willie le Roux Height: 1.86m Weight: 88kg Born: 18 August, 1989 Place: Stellenbosch Club: GWK Griquas Test caps: 3 Test points: - willie le roux Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs Flyhalf/Fullback Super Rugby caps: 50 Super Rugby points: 515 (8t, 65c, 114p, 1dg) Rep: SA Schools, SA U20 Patrick Lambie, who started all three the Springboks Tests in November 2012 at flyhalf, was the youngest member of South Africa s Rugby World Cup squad in 2011. He has played almost exclusively at flyhalf for The Sharks this season and has established himself as one of brightest talents locally. Lambie, who is equally at home at fullback and inside centre, was nominated as one of the five South African Rugby Players of the Year last year. In 2011, he walked away with the spoils as the Young Player of the Year. 2010: I(R), W2(R), S(R), E(R). 2011: A1(R), NZ1,2, [Fiji, Nam, Sam, A3.]. 2012: E1(R),2, A1(R), NZ1(R), A2(R), NZ2(R), I, S, E4. : It (R), S (R), Sam (R). Fullback/Wing Super Rugby caps: 33 Super Rugby points: 65 (13t) Always dangerous with ball in hand, Willie le Roux has been one of the Toyota Cheetahs main attacking weapons in Vodacom Super Rugby during the last two seasons and was rewarded with his Test debut against Italy in Durban in June this year. He is quite versatile and apart from wing, where he plays most of his rugby, Willie can also play fullback and flyhalf. He went to the famous Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch and made his provincial debut for the Regent Boland Cavaliers before moving to GWK Griquas in the Northern Cape. : It, S, Sam. Italy 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Australia 4 1 3 - - 2 - - 4 England 4 4 - - - 1 3-11 Fiji 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Ireland 2 2 - - - 2 3-13 Italy 1 1 - - - 1 - - 2 Namibia 1 1 - - - - - - 0 New Zealand 4 1 3 - - - - - 0 Samoa 2 2 - - - 2 - - 4 Scotland 3 2 1 - - 2 4-16 Wales 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 23 16 7 0 0 10 10 0 50 media guide 32 33 August
francois louw Loose forward francois louw Height: 1.90m Weight: 114kg Born: 15 June, 1985 Place: Cape Town Club: Bath Rugby, England Test caps: 19 Test points: 25 (5t) Super Rugby team/s: DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 52 Super Rugby points: 20 (4t) patrick lambie Prop TENDAI MTAWARIRA Height: 1.88m Weight: 115kg Born: 1 August, 1985 Place: Harare, Zimbabwe Provincial Union: KwaZulu-Natal Test caps: 44 Test points: 10 (2t) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 88 Super Rugby points: 10 (2t) tendai mtawarira Francois Louw was one of the Springboks most consistent and best players since returning to the squad midway through the 2012 season. Francois, who made his Test debut against Wales in Cardiff in June 2010, is a natural openside flank with a knack for poaching opposition ball, but is also very strong with ball in hand and on defence. He currently plays for Bath in England and can also be used at blindside flank or No 8. His grandfather, Jan Pickard, played four Tests for South Africa in the 1950s. Rep: British Barbarians, 2009 Tendai Beast Mtawarira is a very strong scrummager with great technique as well as a powerful ball-carrier. Before that, he started in each of the other nine Tests at loosehead prop. Mtawarira made his Test debut against Wales at the start of the 2008 season and was a cornerstone of the Bok scrum when they won the series against the British & Irish Lions in 2009. 2010: W1, F, It1,2, NZ1,2,3(R). 2011: [Fj(t), N(t+R), A3(R).]. 2012: A1(R), NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, S, E4. : It, Sam. 2008: W2, It, A1(R), Arg, NZ3, A2,3, W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2,3, NZ1,2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2010: I, W2, S, E. 2011: A2, NZ2(R), [W, Fiji(R), Nam(R), Sam.]. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2. : It, S, Sam. Australia 3 1 2-1 - - - 5 Fiji 1 1 - - - - - - 0 France 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Italy 3 3 - - 1 - - - 5 Namibia 1 1 - - - - - - 0 New Zealand 5-5 - - - - - 0 Wales 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Ireland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 England 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 - - 2 - - - 10 Totals 19 12 7 0 5 0 0 0 25 Argentina 3 2-1 - - - - 0 Australia 9 4 5 - - - - - 0 British Isles 3 2 1 - - - - - 0 England 5 4-1 - - - - 0 Fiji 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 France 1-1 - - - - - 0 Ireland 2 1 1 - - - - - 0 Italy 3 3 - - 1 - - - 5 Namibia 1 1 - - - - - - 0 New Zealand 7 4 3 - - - - - 0 Samoa 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 3 2 1 - - - - - 0 Wales 4 4 - - - - - - 0 Totals 44 30 12 2 2 0 0 0 10 media guide 34 35 August
trevor kyakane Prop Trevor Nyakane Height: 1.78m Weight: 109kg Date of birth: 4 May, 1989 Place: Bushbuckridge Provincial Union: Toyota FS Cheetahs Test caps: 3 Test points: 5 (1t) Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby caps: 27 Super Rugby points: 10 (2t) ruan pienaar Prop Coenie Oosthuizen Height: 1.83m Weight: 125kg Date of birth: 22 March, 1989 Place: Potchefstroom Provincial Union: Toyota FS Cheetahs Test caps: 5 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby caps: 57 Super Rugby points: 40 (8t) coenie oosthuizen Rep: SA Schools Academy 2007 A strong scrummager and very busy in the tight loose, big Trevor Nyakane excelled for the Toyota Cheetahs in Vodacom Super Rugby this year and was duly called up to the Springbok squad. He played in all three June Tests this year and capped a fine month with a try against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld. Nyakane shot to prominence in the Absa Currie Cup in 2011 and apart from his great play in the set pieces, Trevor also has very good ball skills. One of the new generation of South African props, Coenie Oosthuizen made his Test debut for South Africa against England in 2012. Because of injury he only played in one more Test last year, but Coenie came back with a bang for the Toyota Cheetahs in Vodacom Super Rugby this year and featured in all three June Tests in. He first played for the Boks on their end of year tour to Europe in 2010 and has been one of the standout front rankers in recent seasons. He scrums very well, is good at the breakdowns and is quite quick for a big man, making him a superb option as ball carrier. : It (R), S (R), Sam (R). 2012: E1(t+R), NZ2(R). : It (R), S (R), Sam (R). Italy 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Totals 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 1 1 - - - - - - 0 New Zealand 1-1 - - - - - 0 Italy 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 media guide 36 37 August
ruan pienaar Scrumhalf RUAN PIENAAR Height: 1.86m Weight: 92kg Born: 10 March, 1984 Place: Bloemfontein Provincial Union: Ulster, N. Ireland Test caps: 66 Test points: 130 (7t, 22c, 17p) Super Rugby team/s: The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 67 Super Rugby points: 252 (10t, 35c, 42p, 2d) Rep: SA Schools, 2002; SA U19, 2003; SA U21, 2004/2005 The versatile Ruan Pienaar, a Rugby World Cup winner in 2007 and standout performer for Irish province Ulster in the last number of seasons, has made the scrumhalf jersey his own in 2012 thanks to his superb distribution skills and vision, good kicking game, a cool head under pressure and great decision making skills. He is a creative player, has size and pace, is tactically efficient and strong on defence. His father, Gysie Pienaar, played 13 Tests for the Boks in 1980 and 1981. Hooker chiliboy ralepelle Height: 1.78m Weight: 104kg Born: 11 September, 1986 Place: Tzaneen Club: Toulouse, France Test caps: 22 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 69 Super Rugby points: 20 (4t) Rep: SA Schools, 2002/2003; SA U19, 2004/2005; SA U21, 2005/2006 Robust hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle, who has finally shaken off the injury problems that have marred his career in the last number of years, made the most of his opportunity as the Vodacom Bulls first-choice hooker in the last two seasons and has established himself as one of the best in the position in South Africa. Not only is he tough as nails, but Ralepelle who represented South Africa at Schools, U19 and U21 levels also has strong leadership qualities and captained South Africa in a non-test match in 2006. chiliboy ralepelle 2006: NZ2(R),3(R), A3(R), I(t), E1(R). 2007: E1(R),2(R), Sm1(R), A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, N(R), S(R), [E3(t+R), T, US(R), Arg(R).], W. 2008: W1(R), It(R), NZ2(R), A1(R),3(R), W3, S, E. 2009: BI1,2, 3(R), NZ1, A1(R),2,3, It(R), I(R). 2010: W1, F(R), It1(R),2(R), NZ1(R),2(R), A1, I, W2, S(R), E. 2011: A1, NZ1, [Fiji(R), Nam(R).]. 2012: E1(R),2(R),3(R), Arg1(R),2(R), A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, S, E4. : It (R), S, Sam 2006: NZ2(R),E2(R). 2008: E(t+R). 2009: BI3, NZ1(R),2(R), A2(R), NZ3(R). 2010: W1(R), F(R), It1,2(R), NZ1(R),2(R), A1(R),2(R),3(R), W2(R). 2011: A1(R), NZ1(R), [Nam(R).]. : It (R). Argentina 3 2-1 - - - - 0 Australia 12 6 6-1 3 - - 11 British Isles 3 2 1 - - 2 3-13 England 10 8 1 1 1 3 3-20 Fiji 1 1 - - - - - - 0 France 1 1 - - - 1 - - 2 Ireland 4 2 2-1 - - - 5 Italy 5 5 - - - 3 - - 6 Namibia 2 2 - - 1 6 - - 17 New Zealand 11 3 8-1 - 2-11 Samoa 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 5 4 1 - - - 3-9 Tonga 1 1 - - 2 - - - 10 USA 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Wales 5 5 - - - 4 6-26 Totals 66 45 19 2 7 22 17 0 130 Australia 5 2 3-1 - - - 5 British Isles 1-1 - - - - - 0 England 2 2 - - - - - - 0 France 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Italy 3 3 - - - - - - 0 Namibia 1 1 - - - - - - 0 New Zealand 7 3 4 - - - - - 0 Wales 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Totals 22 14 8 0 1 0 0 0 5 media guide 38 39 August
jan serfontein Centre Jan Serfontein Height: 1.87m Weight: 97kg Born: 15 April, 1993 Place: Port Elizabeth Provincial Union: Vodacom Blue Bulls Test caps: 3 Test points: 5 (1t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 12 Super Rugby points: 10 (2t) Rep: SA Schools, 2011; SA U20, 2012 Prop gurthrö steenkamp Height: 1.89m Weight: 124kg Date of birth: 12 June, 1981 Place: Paarl Club: Toulouse, France Test caps: 40 Test points: 30 (6t) Super Rugby team/s: Cats/Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 70 Super Rugby points: 10 (2t) Rep: SA U21, 2001/2002 gurthrö steenkamp Jan Serfontein, a product of Grey College in Bloemfontein and one of the brightest prospects in the South African game, made his Test debut in June this year and also scored his first Test try. After helping the Junior Springboks win the Junior World Championships in 2012, he was named the IRB s Junior Player of the Year as well as the SA Under-20 Player of the Year. Jan, who is still U20, made his Vodacom Super Rugby debut for the Vodacom Bulls earlier this season and has been a revelation with his straight, hard running, great defence and superb offloading ability. South Africa s Rugby Player of the Year in 2010, Gurthrö Steenkamp, is back in the squad after missing the Castle Lager Incoming Series in June. He was part of the touring squad that went unbeaten through Ireland, Scotland and England last November and is very experienced. A Rugby World Cup and multiple Vodacom Super Rugby winner, Steenkamp is a strong scrummager who does the basics well and is not afraid to have a go with the ball in hand. : It (R), S (R), Sam (R). 2004:S,Arg.2005:U,F2(R),A2,3,NZ1(R),A4(R). 2007:E1(R),2,A1,[T,Fiji(R).]. 2008:W1,2(R),NZ1,2,A1,W3(R),S(R). 2009:BI1(R),3(R).2010:F,It1,2,NZ1,2,A1,NZ3,A2,3.2011:A2(R),N Z2,[W(R),Fj,N,Sm(R),A3.].2012:S,E4. Italy 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 1 1 - - 1 - - - 5 Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Argentina 1 1 0 Australia 10 5 5 3 15 British Isles 2 1 1 0 England 3 3 0 Fiji 2 2 1 5 France 2 2 1 5 Italy 2 2 0 Namibia 1 1 0 New Zealand 7 3 4 0 Samoa 1 1 0 Scotland 3 3 0 Tonga 1 1 0 Uruguay 1 1 1 5 Wales 4 4 0 Totals 40 30 10 0 6 0 0 0 30 media guide 40 41 August
morné steyn Flyhalf morné steyn Height: 1.86m Weight: 91kg Born: 11 July, 1984 Place: Bellville Club: Stade Francais, France Test caps: 45 Test points: 530 (8t, 68c, 110p, 8d) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 123 Super Rugby points: 1 449 (13t, 242c, 275p, 25d) Hooker adriaan strauss Height: 1.84m Weight: 111kg Date of birth: 18 November, 1985 Place: Bloemfontein Provincial Union: Toyota FS Cheetahs Test caps: 24 Test points: 15 (3t) Super Rugby team/s: Vodacom Bulls/ Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby caps: 89 Super Rugby points: 40 (8t) adrian strauss Rep: SA A, 2004; SA U21, 2005 Rep: SA U21, 2005/2006 Morné Steyn, the most experienced Springbok flyhalf in the history of the game in South Africa, surpassed 500 Test points in June this year and has cemented his position as the Springboks second-most prolific points scorer in Tests. He was back to his brilliant best for the Vodacom Bulls in Vodacom Super Rugby this year, where he topped the list of top points scorers yet again. Steyn would be the first to admit his goal kicking wasn t up to his usual high standards in 2012, but he bounced back in fine fashion this year. 2009: BI1(t+R),2(R),3, NZ1(R),2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, It, I. 2010: F, It1,2, NZ1,2, A1, NZ3, 2011: A1, NZ1, A2(R), NZ2, [W, Fiji, Nam, Sam, A3.]. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, S (R). : It, S, Sam. Atter, as he is known to his team mates, replaced Bismarck du Plessis last season and finished 2012 as one of the best hookers in the world. He became South Africa s 800th Springbok when he was called up to do duty in the 2008 Castle Rugby Championship (then still called the Tri-Nations) and scored his first and second Test tries in the victory over Scotland last November in Edinburgh. Strauss is a very strong and experienced hooker and is respected as a leader in the South African game, having captained the Toyota Cheetahs this season as they progressed to the Vodacom Super Rugby play-offs for the first time in their history. 2008: A1(R), Arg(R), NZ3(R), A2(R),3(R). 2009: F(R), It. 2010: S(R), E(R). 2012: E1(R),2(R),3(R), Arg1(R),2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, S, E4. : It, S, Sam. Argentina 2 1-1 - 4 5-23 Australia 10 3 7 - - 11 25 3 106 British Isles 3 2 1 - - 2 5-19 England 4 3-1 1 3 13 1 53 Fiji 1 1 - - 1 5 2-21 France 2 1 1 - - 4 4 1 23 Ireland 2 1 1 - - 2 3 1 16 Italy 4 4 - - 3 14 8-67 Namibia 1 1 - - 1 6 1-20 New Zealand 9 4 5-1 7 29 2 112 Samoa 2 2 - - 1 4 3-22 Scotland 3 2 1 - - 2 6-22 Argentina 3 2-1 - - - - 0 Australia 5 2 3 - - - - - 0 England 5 4-1 - - - - 0 France 1-1 - - - - - 0 Italy 2 2 - - 1 - - - 5 New Zealand 3-3 - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 3 2 1-2 - - - 10 Ireland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 24 14 8 2 3 0 0 0 15 Wales 2 2 - - - 4 6-26 Totals 45 27 16 2 8 68 110 8 530 media guide 42 43 August
filp van der merwe Lock flip van der merwe Height: 1.98m Weight: 120kg Date of birth: 3 June, 1985 Place: Potchefstroom Provincial Union: Vodacom Blue Bulls Test caps: 26 Test points: 5 (t) Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs/ Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 63 Super Rugby points: 15 (3t) Rep: SA Students, 2007 Big Flip van der Merwe, whose father Flippie played six Tests in the front row for the Boks in the 1980s, has moved out of the shadows of Bakkies Botha and Danie Rossouw to make the Vodacom Bulls No 4 jersey his own. One of seven players to feature in all 12 Tests last season, Flip is hard and abrasive and competes with Eben Etzebeth for a place in the second row. 2010: F(R), It2(R), A1(R), NZ3, A2,3(R), I(R), W2(R), S(R), E(R). 2011: A1. 2012: E1(R),2(R),3(R), Arg1(R),2(R), A1(R), NZ1, A2(R), NZ2(R), I (R), S (R), E4 (R). : It (R), S (R), Sam. Lock franco van der merwe Height: 1.98m Weight: 110kg Date of birth: 15 March, 1983 Place: Paarl Provincial Union: MTN Golden Lions Test caps: Uncapped Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: MTN Lions/ The Sharks Super Rugby caps: 91 Super Rugby points: 35 (7t) Rep: Emerging Springboks, 2009, SA U21, 2004 If there was ever proof that hard work, good manners and a professional attitude will bring success in life, it is Franco van der Merwe. On loan to The Sharks earlier this season, Franco has never stopped giving everything for his team. He was rewarded with a call-up to the Springbok squad in June and November 2012, as well as in June this year, and despite never making the Test team yet, he always works incredibly hard. Van der Merwe is very good at organising the lineouts, but he is also not shy of getting his jersey dirty. franco van der merwe Argentina 2 1-1 - - - - 0 Australia 6 2 4 - - - - - 0 England 5 4-1 - - - - 0 France 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Ireland 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Italy 2 2 - - 1 - - - 5 New Zealand 3-3 - - - - - 0 Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 3 2 1 - - - - - 0 Wales 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 26 16 8 2 1 0 0 0 5 media guide 44 45 August
piet van zyl Scrumhalf piet van zyl Height: 1.74m Weight: 81kg Date of birth: 14 September, 1989 Place: Pretoria Provincial Union: Toyota FS Cheetahs Test caps: 2 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby caps: 32 Super Rugby points: 25 (5t) flip van der merwe Scrumhalf jano vermaak Height: 1.75m Weight: 82kg Date of birth: 1 January, 1985 Place: Graaff-Reinet Club: Toulouse, France Test caps: 1 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Cats/MTN Lions/ Vodacom Bulls Super Rugby caps: 104 Super Rugby points: 103 (17t, 3c, 4p) Jano Vermaak After being part of the Young Guns squad in June 2012, nuggety Piet van Zyl made his Test debut a year later against Scotland in Nelspruit. He is very quick and has a great pass and kicking game, but is on his most dangerous in broken play. Van Zyl, one of the Toyota Cheetahs key players this year as they reached the Vodacom Super Rugby playoffs for the first time ever, is rated as one of the best young players in South Africa. Rep: SA Sevens, 2005, SA U21, 2006, Emerging Springboks, 2007/09 Jano Vermaak made his Springbok Test debut against Italy in Durban earlier this year, but his participation in the Castle Lager Incoming Series was cut short because of injury. Jano is one of the most experienced provincial scrumhalves in the country and has played in more than 100 Vodacom Super Rugby matches. He is a former SA U21 representative : S (R), Sam (R). : It. Samoa 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Scotland 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Total 2 2 - - - - - - 0 Italy 1 1 - - - - - - 0 Totals 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 media guide 46 47 August
duane vermeulen No. 8 duane vermeulen Height: 1.92m Weight: 90kg Date of birth: 3 July, 1986 Place: Nelspruit Provincial Union: DHL Western Province Test caps: 7 Test points: - Super Rugby team/s: Toyota Cheetahs/DHL Stormers Super Rugby caps: 82 Super Rugby points: 25 (5t) Rep: Emerging Springboks, 2009 Duane Vermeulen, who has missed out on Springbok selection a couple of times earlier in his career because of untimely injuries, finally made his Test debut last season and has made a huge impression on the international stage. Despite being a strong runner and very skillful for a big player, he has shown a propensity for stealing opposition ball on the ground and is also very good on defence. A big, ball-carrying loose forward in the mould of the great André Venter, Duane first burst onto the scene for the Toyota Cheetahs during the 2007 Vodacom Super Rugby series. After moving to Cape Town, he s been one of the DHL Stormers most consistent players in recent years. 2012: A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, S, E4. Australia 2 1 1 - - - - - 0 New Zealand 2-2 - - - - - 0 Ireland 1 1 0 Scotland 1 1 0 England 1 1 0 Totals 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 media guide 48 49 August
bok management Heyneke Meyer Heyneke Meyer concluded his first season in charge of the Springboks with an unbeaten tour to Ireland, Scotland and England in November 2012. Other highlights of his debut season with the Boks included a series win over England in June, where his team won the first two Tests in Durban (22-17) and Johannesburg (36-27) and drew the third, in Port Elizabeth (14-14), Head Coach as well as a very good victory over the Wallabies in Pretoria during The Castle Lager Rugby Championship (31-8). The Boks started this season going through the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Italy, Scotland and Samoa unbeaten and will be looking to build on these victories in the coming months. Heyneke was the first South African coach to win a Vodacom Super Rugby title, in 2007 with the Vodacom Bulls. He also guided the Vodacom Blue Bulls to three Absa Currie Cup titles (and they shared it once), as well as their first Vodacom Cup triumph, in 2001. Heyneke made his senior provincial coaching debut at the SWD Eagles in 1997, and during his long and illustrious career he was also assistant coach to the DHL Stormers (1999) and the Springboks (1999 and 2001). Most of the teams he s coached, have at reached the knockout phase of their various competitions. Team Manager Ian Schwartz Ian Schwartz joined the South African Rugby Union from the Blue Bulls in 2012 and brought with him more than 25 years of experience in rugby administration. He is a former High Performance Manager at the Blue Bulls Company, where he also managed their Vodacom Cup and Junior sides earlier in his career. Ian also worked with the SA Under-21 team for the last three years of their existence and was the Team Manager in 2005 when they were crowned world champions. Johann van Graan Johann van Graan, a former provincial flanker at Under-21 level, is the Springboks forward and attack coach. He had his first taste of coaching at Test level in 2012 and has worked with Heyneke Meyer since the start of his coaching career in 2002. bok management Date of birth: 6 October 1967 Place of birth: Nelspruit Coaching highlights: Assistant Coach 1998: Emerging Springboks head coach 1999: SWD Eagles Absa Currie Cup semi-final 2001: Vodacom Blue Bulls Vodacom Cup champions 2002-2004: Vodacom Blue Bulls Absa Currie Cup champions 2005-2006: Vodacom Bulls Vodacom Super 12/14 semi-finals 2006: Vodacom Blue Bulls Absa Currie Cup joint champions 2007: Vodacom Bulls Vodacom Super 14 champions 2012: Springbok Head Coach Results as Springbok Head Coach 2012/ 2012: 9 June: SA 22 England 17 (Durban) 16 June: SA 36 England 27 (Johannesburg) 23 June: SA 14 England 14 (Port Elizabeth) 18 August: SA 27 Argentina 6 (Cape Town) 25 August: SA 16 Argentina 16 (Mendoza) 8 September: SA 19 Australia 26 (Perth) 15 September: SA 11 New Zealand 21 (Dunedin) 29 September: SA 31 Australia 8 (Pretoria) 6 October: SA 16 New Zealand 32 (Soweto) 10 November: SA 16 Ireland 12 (Dublin) 17 November: SA 21 Scotland 10 (Edinburgh) 24 November: SA 16 England 15 (London) : 8 June: SA 44 Italy 10 (Durban) 15 June: SA 30 Scotland 17 (Nelspruit) 22 June: SA 56 Samoa 23 (Pretoria) Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Ricardo Loubscher Ricardo Loubscher, who is in charge of the backline, is a former Springbok fullback and played four Tests and three midweek matches for South Africa in 2002 and 2003, when he also featured at the Rugby World Cup in Australia. He also played for the Springbok Sevens team and started his coaching career at the Blue Bulls in 2006. He has been involved at all levels of coaching, from primary school to Vodacom Super Rugby. John McFarland Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, John McFarland has been living and working in South Africa since 1999, when he was used as a technical consultant by then Bok coach Nick Mallett. His first stint as professional coach was in 1996 under former England coach Clive Woodward with London Irish and he joined the Blue Bulls in 2000. He is the Springboks specialist defence coach and also helps out with their tactical kicking game. media guide 50 51 August
bok management Coaching consultant Louis Koen Louis Koen played in 15 Tests for the Springboks between 2000 and 2003 and has been appointed as the kicking consultant under Heyneke Meyer. He amassed 145 points during this time and since his retirement from rugby, he has been a specialist kicking coach, sharing his expertise with a host of South African kickers. Team Doctor dr craig roberts Craig Roberts has extensive experience in sports medicine and injury prevention in rugby, and worked with the Sharks for nine years before joining the Springboks. He holds a medical degree from the University of Cape Town, as well as Masters in Sports Science, acquired through the Sports Science Institute. bok management Pieter de Villiers Basil Carzis Coaching consultant Pieter de Villiers, who was born in South Africa, played 70 Tests for France from 1999 to 2007, where he was regarded as one of their top props for almost a decade. De Villiers was appointed the Springboks scrum consultant last year and has been central to the improved scrumming performances over the last year. Conditioning Coach Basil Carzis holds an honours degree in Biokinetics from the University of Pretoria and has extensive experience in conditioning at the highest level of rugby, being involved with the Vodacom Bulls and Blue Bulls for almost 12 years. He is widely regarded as one of the best in his field and was the Conditioning Coach of the Namibian team at the Rugby World Cup in 2007. Chean Roux René Naylor Performance Analyst Chean Roux joined the Springboks for the first time earlier this season and will be working closely with the coaching team on various on-field areas, especially during training sessions. A former Stormers and Western Province loose forward, Chean coached the University of Stellenbosch for a number of years before joining SARU s High Performance Department in 2012. Under his coaching, Maties won the first three Varsity Cup titles and two National Club Championships. Physiotherapist Rene Naylor works closely with Dr Craig Roberts and Basil Carzis on all aspects of sports injury management and prevention. She holds a Masters Degree in Sport Physiotherapy and has previously worked as physiotherapist to the DHL Stormers and DHL Western Province. She has been part of the Springbok team management since 2007. vivian verwant Technical Analyst Albé Visser Albé Visser joined SARU at the end of 2011 in the Technical Department, having previously worked with the DHL Stormers and Western Province. He works closely with the coaching team and Chean Roux with regard to the analysis of all aspects of the Test preparation as well as in analysis the opposition. Physiotherapist Vivian Verwant provides support to the medical team with specific regard to injury prevention, treatment and recovery. His first involvement with the Boks was during the Rugby World Cup in 2007. After a stint with the Emerging SA team in the early part of 2008 he was re-appointed to the Springbok management ahead of the 2008 end-of-year tour. media guide 52 53 August
bok management Massage Therapist Operational Head Daliah Hurwitz Daliah Hurwitz is a Complementary Health Therapist and Masseuse, who joined the Springbok Team Management for the first time in 2009. She specializes in sports massage and injury prevention and previously served as the Vodacom Blue Bulls for five years. She has also worked with the Springbok Sevens team, Regent Boland Cavaliers and NEC in Japan. charles wessels Charles Wessels is responsible for all matters relating to team movement and organization, including flights, travel, accommodation and a host of other logistical tasks. His first involvement with the Springboks was way back in 2004 and he is widely regarded as one of the best in his business. Charles is highly efficient and precise, displaying a fine eye for detail as well as the knack of anticipating and solving problems. PR and Admin Manager AnneLee Murray Annelee Murray has more than 14 years experience working with the Springboks and will celebrate her 150th Test match with the team in the historic Nelson Mandela Sport & Culture Day Test against Argentina in Soweto, making her the most experienced member of the current team. She works closely with Charles Wessels on administrative tasks as well as De Jongh Borchardt on media, and also ensures that all commercial obligations to sponsors are met. She is a former commercial manager at the International Rugby Board in Dublin and also worked for Chelsea Football Club in London. de jongh borchardt De Jongh Borchardt is a former rugby writer with Rugby365.com, Beeld and Rapport and joined the South African Rugby Union in April 2009 as Digital and Publications Manager. The 2012 season was his first as Springbok Media Manager. bok management JJ Fredericks Communications Manager Logistics Manager JJ Fredericks, a former provincial loose forward for Western Province, the Valke and the Griffons, works closely with Charles Wessels on all logistics matters around the team. He also represented South Africa at Under-21 level in 1996 and was part of the team management at the Rugby World Cup in 2011. media guide 54 55 August
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argentina TEST MATCHES AGAINST ARGENTINA 1993 TO 2012 Year Venue Result SA Arg 06/11/1993 Buenos Aires Won 29 26 13/11/1993 Buenos Aires Won 52 23 08/10/1994 Port Elizabeth Won 42 22 15/10/1994 Johannesburg Won 46 26 09/11/1996 Buenos Aires Won 46 15 16/11/1996 Buenos Aires Won 44 21 12/11/2000 Buenos Aires Won 37 33 29/06/2002 Springs Won 49 29 28/06/2003 Port Elizabeth Won 26 25 04/12/2004 Buenos Aires Won 39 7 05/11/2005 Buenos Aires Won 34 23 14/10/2007 St Denis Won 37 13 09/08/2008 Johannesburg Won 63 9 18/08/2012 Cape Town Won 27 6 25/08/2012 Mendoza Drawn 16 16 argentina RESULTS IN 2012/ P 21, W 10, L 10, D 1, PF 687, PA 494, Win% 48 Date Opponent Venue Result Score 20/05/12 Uruguay Santiago Won 40-5 23/05/12 Brazil Santiago Won 111-0 26/05/12 Chile Santiago Won 59-6 06/06/12 Italy San Juan Won 37-22 16/06/12 France Cordoba Won 23-20 23/06/12 France Tucuman Lost 10-49 18/08/12 South Africa Cape Town Lost 6-27 25/08/12 South Africa Mendoza Drawn 16-16 08/09/12 New Zealand Wellington Lost 5-21 15/09/12 Australia Gold Coast Lost 19-23 29/09/12 New Zealand La Plata Lost 15-54 06/10/12 Australia Rosario Lost 19-25 10/11/12 Wales Cardiff Won 26-12 17/11/12 France Lille Lost 22-39 24/11/12 Ireland Dublin Lost 24-46 27/04/13 Uruguay Montevideo Won 29-18 argentina 01/05/13 Chile Montevideo Won 85-10 04/05/13 Brazil Montevideo Won 83-0 08/06/13 England Salta Lost 3-32 15/06/13 England Buenos Aires Lost 26-51 22/06/13 Georgia San Juan Won 29-18 media guide 58 59 August
argentina Team Records SOUTH AFRICA Most points 63 Johannesburg 2008 Biggest win 54 (63-9) Johannesburg 2008 Most tries 9 Johannesburg 2008 Most conversions 9 Johannesburg 2008 Most penalty goals 4 Port Elizabeth 2003 4 Buenos Aires 2005 Most drop goals 1 Buenos Aires 2005 argentina Most points 33 Buenos Aires 2000 Biggest win - - - Most tries 3 On 4 occasions Most conversions 3 Buenos Aires 2000 Most penalty goals 5 Springs 2002 Most drop goals 1 Buenos Aires 1993 Player Records SOUTH AFRICA Most tests 6 JH v d Westhuizen 93-2000 Most points in a match 24 AS Pretorius 2002 24 GS du Toit 2004 Most points in a career 47 JT Stransky 1993-94 Most tries in a match 2 By 11 players on 12 occasions Most tries in a career 5 JT Small 1993-96 Most conversions in a match 9 AD James 2008 Most conversions in a career 11 JT Stransky 1993-94 Most penalties in a match 4 LJ Koen 2003 Most penalties in a career 6 PC Montgomery 2000-08 Most drop goals in a match 1 JHJ Conradie 2005 Most drop goals in a career 1 JHJ Conradie 2002-05 argentina Most tests 8 FE Mendez 94-2004 argentina Most points in a match 21 J-L Cilley 1994 Most points in a career 50 G Quesada 96-2003 Most tries in a match 1 By 22 players Most tries in a career 2 By 4 players Most conversions in a match 3 G Quesada 2000 Most conversions in a career 7 G Quesada 96-2003 Most penalties in a match 5 G Quesada 2002 Most penalties in a career 12 G Quesada 96-2003 Most drop goals in a match 1 L Arbizú 1993 Most drop goals in a career 1 L Arbizu 93-2000 media guide 60 61 August
new zealand new zealand new zealand media guide 62 63 August
new zealand TEST MATCHES AGAINST NEW ZEALAND 1921 TO 2012 Year Venue Result SA NZ 13/08/1921 Dunedin Lost 5 13 27/08/1921 Auckland Won 9 5 17/09/1921 Wellington Drawn 0 0 30/06/1928 Durban Won 17 0 21/07/1928 Johannesburg Lost 6 7 18/08/1928 Port Elizabeth Won 11 6 01/09/1928 Cape Town Lost 5 13 14/08/1937 Wellington Lost 7 13 04/09/1937 Christchurch Won 13 6 25/09/1937 Auckland Won 17 6 16/07/1949 Cape Town Won 15 11 13/08/1949 Johannesburg Won 12 6 03/09/1949 Durban Won 9 3 17/09/1949 Port Elizabeth Won 11 8 14/07/1956 Dunedin Lost 6 10 04/08/1956 Wellington Won 8 3 18/08/1956 Christchurch Lost 10 17 01/09/1956 Auckland Lost 5 11 25/06/1960 Johannesburg Won 13 0 23/07/1960 Cape Town Lost 3 11 13/08/1960 Bloemfontein Drawn 11 11 27/08/1960 Port Elizabeth Won 8 3 31/07/1965 Wellington Lost 3 6 21/08/1965 Dunedin Lost 0 13 04/09/1965 Christchurch Won 19 16 18/09/1965 Auckland Lost 3 20 25/07/1970 Pretoria Won 17 6 08/08/1970 Cape Town Lost 8 9 29/08/1970 Port Elizabeth Won 14 3 12/09/1970 Johannesburg Won 20 17 24/07/1976 Durban Won 16 7 14/08/1976 Bloemfontein Lost 9 15 04/09/1976 Cape Town Won 15 10 18/09/1976 Johannesburg Won 15 14 15/08/1981 Christchurch Lost 9 14 29/08/1981 Wellington Won 24 12 12/09/1981 Auckland Lost 22 25 15/08/1992 Johannesburg Lost 24 27 09/07/1994 Dunedin Lost 14 22 23/07/1994 Wellington Lost 9 13 06/08/1994 Auckland Drawn 18 18 24/06/1995 Johannesburg Won 15 12 20/07/1996 Christchurch Lost 11 15 10/08/1996 Cape Town Lost 18 29 17/08/1996 Durban Lost 19 23 24/08/1996 Pretoria Lost 26 33 31/08/1996 Johannesburg Won 32 22 19/07/1997 Johannesburg Lost 32 35 09/08/1997 Auckland Lost 35 55 25/07/1998 Wellington Won 13 3 15/08/1998 Durban Won 24 23 10/07/1999 Dunedin Lost 0 28 07/08/1999 Pretoria Lost 18 34 04/11/1999 Cardiff Won 22 18 22/07/2000 Christchurch Lost 12 25 19/08/2000 Johannesburg Won 46 40 21/07/2001 Cape Town Lost 3 12 25/08/2001 Auckland Lost 15 26 20/07/2002 Wellington Lost 20 41 10/08/2002 Durban Lost 23 30 19/07/2003 Pretoria Lost 16 52 09/08/2003 Dunedin Lost 11 19 08/11/2003 Melbourne Lost 9 29 24/07/2004 Christchurch Lost 21 23 14/08/2004 Johannesburg Won 40 26 06/08/2005 Cape Town Won 22 16 27/08/2005 Dunedin Lost 27 31 22/07/2006 Wellington Lost 17 35 26/08/2006 Pretoria Lost 26 45 02/09/2006 Rustenburg Won 21 20 23/06/2007 Durban Lost 21 26 14/07/2007 Christchurch Lost 6 33 05/07/2008 Wellington Lost 8 19 12/07/2008 Dunedin Won 30 28 16/08/2008 Cape Town Lost 0 19 25/07/2009 Bloemfontein Won 28 19 01/08/2009 Durban Won 31 19 12/09/2009 Hamilton Won 32 29 10/07/2010 Auckland Lost 12 32 17/07/2010 Wellington Lost 17 31 21/08/2010 Soweto Lost 22 29 30/07/2011 Wellington Lost 7 40 20/08/2011 Port Elizabeth Won 18 5 15/09/2012 Dunedin Lost 11 21 06/10/2012 Soweto Lost 16 32 new zealand media guide 64 65 August
new zealand NEW ZEALAND RESULTS IN 2012/ P 17, W 15, L 1, D 1, PF 543, PA 215, Win% 88 Date Opponent Venue Result Score 09/06/12 Ireland Auckland Won 42-10 16/06/12 Ireland Christchurch Won 22-19 23/06/12 Ireland Hamilton Won 60-0 18/08/12 Australia Sydney Won 27-19 25/08/12 Australia Auckland Won 22-0 08/09/12 Argentina Wellington Won 21-5 15/09/12 South Africa Dunedin Won 21-11 29/09/12 Argentina La Plata Won 54-15 06/10/12 South Africa Soweto Won 32-16 20/10/12 Australia Brisbane Drawn 18-18 11/11/12 Scotland Edinburgh Won 51-22 17/11/12 Italy Rome Won 42-10 24/11/12 Wales Cardiff Won 33-10 01/12/12 England London Lost 21-38 08/06/13 France Auckland Won 23-13 15/06/13 France Christchurch Won 30-0 22/06/13 France New Plymouth Won 24-9 Player Records SOUTH AFRICA Most tests 24 V Matfield 2001-11 Most points in a match 31 M Steyn 2009 Most points in a career 112 M Steyn 2009-12 Most tries in a match 3 RH Mordt 1981 3 MC Joubert 2004 Most tries in a career 6 JH v d Westhuizen 93-2003 Most conversions in a match 5 AJJ van Straaten 2000 Most conversions in a career 16 PC Montgomery 97-2008 Most penalties in a match 8 M Steyn 2009 Most penalties in a career 29 M Steyn 2009-12 Most drop goals in a match 2 JT Stransky 1995 2 JH de Beer 1997 2 PC Montgomery 1999 Most drop goals in a career 3 PC Montgomery 97-2008 NEW ZEALAND Most tests 22 JW Marshall 95-2005 new zealand 22 JM Muliaina 2003-11 Team Records Most points in a match 25 CJ Spencer 1997 25 DW Carter 2006 SOUTH AFRICA Most points 46 Johannesburg 2000 Biggest win 17 (17-0) Durban 1928 Most tries 6 Johannesburg 2000 Most conversions 5 Auckland 1997 Johannesburg 2000 Most penalty goals 8 Durban 2009 Most drop goals 2 On four occasions Most points in a career 243 DW Carter 2003-12 Most tries in a match 2 On 14 occasions Most tries in a career 10 CM Cullen 96-2002 Most conversions in a match 4 On four occasions Most conversions in a career 30 DW Carter 2003-12 Most penalties in a match 7 AP Mehrtens 1999 7 DW Carter 2006 Most penalties in a career 53 AP Mehrtens 95-2004 54 DW Carter 2003-12 NEW ZEALAND Most points 55 Auckland 1997 Most drop goals in a match 1 On 19 occasions Most drop goals in a career 4 AP Mehrtens 95-2004 Biggest win 36 (52-16) Pretoria 2003 Most tries 7 Auckland 1997 7 Pretoria 2003 Most conversions 4 On five occasions Most penalty goals 7 Pretoria 1999 Wellington 2006 Most drop goals 1 On 19 occasions media guide 66 67 August
argentina australia argentina media guide 68 69 August
australia TEST MATCHES AGAINST AUSTRALIA 1933 TO 2012 Year Venue Result SA Aus 08/07/1933 Cape Town Won 17 3 22/07/1933 Durban Lost 6 21 12/08/1933 Johannesburg Won 12 3 26/08/1933 Port Elizabeth Won 11 0 02/09/1933 Bloemfontein Lost 4 15 26/06/1937 Sydney Won 9 5 17/07/1937 Sydney Won 26 17 22/08/1953 Johannesburg Won 25 3 05/09/1953 Cape Town Lost 14 18 19/09/1953 Durban Won 18 8 26/09/1953 Port Elizabeth Won 22 9 26/05/1956 Sydney Won 9 0 02/06/1956 Brisbane Won 9 0 05/08/1961 Johannesburg Won 28 3 12/08/1961 Port Elizabeth Won 23 11 13/07/1963 Pretoria Won 14 3 10/08/1963 Cape Town Lost 5 9 24/08/1963 Johannesburg Lost 9 11 07/09/1963 Port Elizabeth Won 22 6 19/06/1965 Sydney Lost 11 18 26/06/1965 Brisbane Lost 8 12 02/08/1969 Johannesburg Won 30 11 16/08/1969 Durban Won 16 9 06/09/1969 Cape Town Won 11 3 20/09/1969 Bloemfontein Won 19 8 17/07/1971 Sydney Won 19 11 31/07/1971 Brisbane Won 14 6 07/08/1971 Sydney Won 18 6 22/08/1992 Cape Town Lost 3 26 31/07/1993 Sydney Won 19 12 14/08/1993 Brisbane Lost 20 28 21/08/1993 Sydney Lost 12 19 25/05/1995 Cape Town Won 27 18 13/07/1996 Sydney Lost 16 21 03/08/1996 Bloemfontein Won 25 19 02/08/1997 Brisbane Lost 20 32 23/08/1997 Pretoria Won 61 22 18/07/1998 Perth Won 14 13 22/08/1998 Johannesburg Won 29 15 17/07/1999 Brisbane Lost 6 32 14/08/1999 Cape Town Won 10 9 30/10/1999 London Lost 21 27 08/07/2000 Melbourne Lost 23 44 29/07/2000 Sydney Lost 6 26 26/08/2000 Durban Lost 18 19 28/07/2001 Pretoria Won 20 15 18/08/2001 Perth Drawn 14 14 27/07/2002 Brisbane Lost 27 38 17/08/2002 Johannesburg Won 33 31 12/07/2003 Cape Town Won 26 22 02/08/2003 Brisbane Lost 9 29 31/07/2004 Perth Lost 26 30 21/08/2004 Durban Won 23 19 09/07/2005 Sydney Lost 12 30 23/07/2005 Johannesburg Won 33 20 30/07/2005 Pretoria Won 22 16 20/08/2005 Perth Won 22 19 15/07/2006 Brisbane Lost 0 49 05/08/2006 Sydney Lost 18 20 09/09/2006 Johannesburg Won 24 16 16/06/2007 Cape Town Won 22 19 07/07/2007 Sydney Lost 17 25 19/07/2008 Perth Lost 9 16 23/08/2008 Durban Lost 15 27 30/08/2008 Johannesburg Won 53 8 08/08/2009 Cape Town Won 29 17 29/08/2009 Perth Won 32 25 05/09/2009 Brisbane Lost 6 21 24/07/2010 Brisbane Lost 13 30 28/08/2010 Pretoria Won 44 31 04/09/2010 Bloemfontein Lost 39 41 23/07/2011 Sydney Lost 20 39 13/08/2011 Durban Lost 9 1 09/10/2011 Wellington Lost 9 11 08/09/2012 Perth Lost 19 26 29/09/2012 Pretoria Won 31 8 australia media guide 70 71 August
australia australia RESULTS IN 2012/ P 18, W 10, L 7, D 1, PF 312, PA 382, Win% 56 Date Opponent Venue Result Score 05/06/12 Scotland Newcastle Lost 6-9 09/06/12 Wales Brisbane Won 27-19 16/06/12 Wales Melbourne Won 25-23 23/06/12 Wales Sydney Won 20-19 18/08/12 New Zealand Sydney Lost 19-27 25/08/12 New Zealand Auckland Lost 0-22 08/09/12 South Africa Perth Won 26-19 15/09/12 Argentina Gold Coast Won 23-19 29/09/12 South Africa Pretoria Lost 8-31 06/10/12 Argentina Rosario Won 25-19 20/10/12 New Zealand Brisbane Drawn 18-18 10/11/12 France Paris Lost 6-33 17/11/12 England London Won 20-14 24/11/12 Italy Firenze Won 22-19 01/12/12 Wales Cardiff Won 14-12 22/06/13 Lions Brisbane Lost 21-23 29/06/13 Lions Melbourne Won 16-15 06/07/13 Lions Sydney Lost 16-41 Player Records SOUTH AFRICA Most tests 24 JW Smit 2001-11 23 V Matfield 2001-11 Most points in a match 26 JH de Beer 1997 Most points in a career 140 PC Montgomery 97-2008 Most tries in a match 4 JL Nokwe 2008 Most tries in a career 9 BG Habana 2005-12 Most conversions in a match 6 JH de Beer 1997 Most conversions in a career 13 PC Montgomery 97-2008 Most penalties in a match 7 M Steyn 2009 Most penalties in a career 31 PC Montgomery 97-2008 Most drop goals in a match 2 FPL Steyn 2007 Most drop goals in a career 3 M Steyn 2009-12 AUSTRALIA Most tests 30 GM Gregan 94-2007 Most points in a match 29 SA Mortlock 2000 australia Most points in a career 159 MJ Giteau 2002-10 Team Records Most tries in a match 2 By nine players Most tries in a career 9 MJ Giteau 2002-09 SOUTH AFRICA Most points 61 Pretoria 1997 Biggest win 45 (53-8) Johannesburg 2008 Most tries 8 Johannesburg 1961 8 Pretoria 1997 8 Johannesburg 2008 Most conversions 6 Pretoria 1997 Most penalty goals 7 Cape Town 2009 Most conversions in a match 5 SA Mortlock 2006 Most conversions in a career 21 MJ Giteau 2002-10 Most penalties in a match 8 MC Burke 1999 Most penalties in a career 36 MC Burke 93-2004 Most drop goals in a match 1 By ten players Most drop goals in a career 2 PF Hawthorne 1962-67 2 SJ Larkham 96-2007 2 BS Barnes 2007-11 Most drop goals 2 Port Elizabeth 1953 Pretoria 2005 Cape Town 2007 AUSTRALIA Most points 49 Brisbane 2006 Biggest win 49 (49-0) Brisbane 2006 Most tries 6 Brisbane 2006 Most conversions 5 Brisbane 2006 5 Bloemfontein 2010 Most penalty goals 8 London 1999 Most drop goals 1 On 12 occasions media guide 72 73 August
The castle lager rugby championship test results 2012 Australia 19 New Zealand 27 (halftime 10-18) August 18, ANZ Stadium, Sydney (76 877) Referee: AC Rolland (Ireland) Australia Try: Sharpe. Conversion: Barnes. Penalty goals: Barnes (4). New Zealand Tries: Dagg, Jane. Conversion: Carter. Penalty goals: Carter (5). Australia: KJ Beale; AP Ashley-Cooper, RG Horne, AS Fainga a, DAN Ioane; BS Barnes, SW Genia; S Higgenbotham, DW Pocock (C), DA Dennis (UR Samo, 65), NC Sharpe, S Timani (RA Simmons, 40-44, 67-70), SM Kepu, SUT Polota-Nau (ST Moore, 60), BA Robinson (JA Slipper, 69). Unused substitutes: M Hooper, NJ Phipps and DA Mitchell. Championship debuts: DA Dennis and S Timani. New Zealand: IJA Dagg; CS Jane, MA Nonu, SB Williams, HE Gear; DW Carter, AL Smith (PAT Weepu, 80); KJ Read, RH McCaw (C), LJ Messam, SL Whitelock, L Romano (BA Rettalick, 53), OT Franks, KF Mealamu (AK Hore, 77), TD Woodcock (BJ Franks, 65). Unused substitutes: VVJ Vito, AW Cruden and BR Smith. Championship debuts: BA Rettalick, L Romano and AL Smith. South Africa 27 Argentina 6 (halftime 20-6) August 18, DHL Newlands, Cape Town (38 843) Referee: SR Walsh (Australia) South Africa Tries: Kirchner, Coetzee, Habana. Conversions: M Steyn (3). Penalty goals: M Steyn (2). Argentina Penalty goals: Hernández (2). South Africa: Z Kirchner; BG Habana (JJ Engelbrecht, 70), J de Villiers (C), FPL Steyn, LN Mvovo (R Pienaar, 61)*; M Steyn, F Hougaard; KR Daniel (UJ Potgieter, 53), WS Alberts, MC Coetzee, A Bekker (PR van der Merwe, 59), E Etzebeth, JN du Plessis (PM Cilliers, 32-36, 66), BW du Plessis (JA Strauss, 05), T Mtawarira. *Pienaar to scrumhalf, Hougaard to left wing. Unused substitute: P Lambie. Test debuts: PM Cilliers and JJ Engelbrecht. Championship debuts: PM Cilliers, MC Coetzee, KR Daniel, JJ Engelbrecht, E Etzebeth and UJ Potgieter. Argentina: LP González Amorosino; GO Camacho, MT Bosch, S Fernández (M Rodriguez, 70), H Agulla; J-M Hernández, N Vergallo (M Landajo, 66); JM Fernández Lobbe (C), AM Galindo (TC Leonardi, 43), J Farias Cabello (L Senatore, 70), P Albacete, M Carizza, JG Figallo (J-P Orlandi, 61), E Guiñazú, R Roncero (MI Ayerza, 61). Unused substitute: B Postigliano. Championship debuts: All Argentina players. media guide 74 75 August
New Zealand 22 Australia 0 (halftime 9-0) New Zealand 21 Argentina 5 (halftime 6-5) August 25, Eden Park, Auckland (48 460) Referee: N Owens (Wales) September 8, Westpac Stadium, Wellington (31 615) Referee: R Poite (France) New Zealand Try: Dagg. Conversion: Carter. Penalty goals: Carter (5). New Zealand: IJA Dagg (AW Cruden, 71)*; CS Jane, MA Nonu (BR Smith, 56), SB Williams, HE Gear; DW Carter, AL Smith (PAT Weepu, 65); KJ Read, RH McCaw (C), LJ Messam (VVJ Vito, 65), SL Whitelock, L Romano (BA Rettalick, 47), OT Franks, KF Mealamu (AK Hore, 47), WWV Crockett. Unused substitute: BJ Franks. Championship debut: BR Smith. Australia: AP Ashley-Cooper; DA Mitchell (KJ Beale, 35)*, RG Horne (AS Fainga a, H/T), BS Barnes, DAN Ioane; QS Cooper, SW Genia (C); S Higgenbotham (UR Samo, 47), M Hooper, DA Dennis (LB Gill, 55), NC Sharpe, S Timani, BE Alexander, ST Moore (SM Fainga a, 72), BA Robinson (JA Slipper, 43). Unused substitute: NJ Phipps. Yellow card: SW Genia, 29. Test debut: LB Gill. Championship debuts: M Hooper and LB Gill. New Zealand Penalty goals: Cruden (2). Argentina Try: Roncero. New Zealand: IJA Dagg; CS Jane, CG Smith (BR Smith, 76), MA Nonu, SJ Savea; AW Cruden (B Barrett, 76), AL Smith (PAT Weepu, 62); KJ Read, RH McCaw (C), VVJ Vito (LJ Messam, 44), BA Rettalick (SL Whitelock, 65), L Romano, OT Franks (C Faumuina, 73), KF Mealamu (AK Hore, 49), TD Woodcock. Championship debut: SJ Savea and C Faumuina. Argentina: M Rodriguez (LP González Amorosino, 68); GO Camacho, MT Bosch (M Landajo, 78), S Fernández, H Agulla; J-M Hernández, N Vergallo;JM Fernández Lobbe (C), J-M Leguizamón (TC Leonardi, 42), J Farias Cabello (LV Senatore, 74), P Albacete, M Carizza, JG Figallo (J-P Orlandi, 52), E Guiñazú, R Roncero (MI Ayerza, 52). Yellow card: J Farias Cabello, 59. Unused substitute: A Creevy. Championship debuts: JM Leguizamón. Argentina 16 South Africa 16 (halftime 13-3) August 25, Malvinas Argentinas Stadium, Mendoza (37 679) Referee: SR Walsh (Australia) Argentina Try: Fernández. Conversion: Rodriguez. Penalty goals: Rodriguez (3). South Africa Try: FPL Steyn. Conversion: M Steyn. Penalty goals: M Steyn (3). Argentina: M Rodriguez; GO Camacho, MT Bosch, S Fernández, H Agulla; FN Sanchez (LP González Amorosino, 55)*, N Vergallo (M Landajo, 57); JM Fernández Lobbe (C), AM Galindo (TC Leonardi, 36), J Farias Cabello (LV Senatore, 76), P Albacete, M Carizza, JG Figallo, E Guiñazú, R Roncero (MI Ayerza, 57). *González Amorosno to fullback; Rodriguez to inside centre; Fernández to flyhalf. Unused substitute: B Postiglioni and J-J Imhoff. Championship debuts: FN Sanchez. South Africa: Z Kirchner; BG Habana (R Pienaar, 58)*, J de Villiers (C), FPL Steyn, LN Mvovo; M Steyn, F Hougaard; WS Alberts, UJ Potgieter, MC Coetzee (KR Daniel, 66), A Bekker (PR van der Merwe, 50), E Etzebeth, JN du Plessis (PM Cilliers, 69), JA Strauss (CR Liebenberg, 76), T Mtawarira. *Pienaar to scrumhalf, Hougaard to left wing; Mvovo to right wing. Unused substitutes: P Lambie and JJ Engelbrecht. Test debut: CR Liebenberg. Championship debuts: CR Liebenberg. Australia 26 South Africa 19 (halftime 6-13) September 8, Patersons Stadium, Perth (34 377) Referee: N Owens (Wales) Australia Tries: Higginbotham, Alexander. Conversions: Barnes (2). Penalty goals: Barnes (4). South Africa Try: Habana. Conversion: M Steyn. Penalty goals: M Steyn (2), FPL Steyn (2). Australia: KJ Beale (AS Fainga a, 71)*; DP Shipperley, AP Ashley-Cooper, BS Barnes (MJ Harris, 72), DAN Ioane; QS Cooper, SW Genia (C) (NJ Phipps, 71); UR Samo (S Higginbotham, 53), M Hooper, DA Dennis, NC Sharpe, S Timani (LB Gill, 65)**, BE Alexander (BA Robinson, 74)***, SUT Polota-Nau (SM Fainga a, 74), BA Robinson (JA Slipper, 31). *AS Fainga a to outside centre; Ashley-Cooper to fullback. **Gill to flank; Dennis to lock. ***Robinson to loose head prop; Slipper to tight head prop. Test debut: D Shipperley. Championship debuts: DP Shipperley and MJ Harris. South Africa: Z Kirchner (P Lambie, 71); BG Habana (LN Mvovo, 53), J de Villiers (C), FPL Steyn, F Hougaard; M Steyn (JL Goosen, 71), R Pienaar; DJ Vermeulen, WS Alberts, MC Coetzee (L-FP Louw, 57), PJJ Kruger, E Etzebeth (PR van der Merwe, 60), JN du Plessis (PM Cilliers, 53), JA Strauss (CR Liebenberg, 75), T Mtawarira (PM Cilliers, 35-44). *DJ Vermeulen off while Mtawarira in sin bin. Yellow card: T Mtawarira, 34. Test debut: DJ Vermeulen and JL Goosen. Championship debuts: DJ Vermeulen and JL Goosen. media guide 76 77 August
New Zealand 21 South Africa 11 (halftime 5-3) South Africa 31 Australia 8 (halftime 14-3) September 15, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin (29 014) Referee: G Clancy (Ireland) September 29, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (44 463) Referee: AC Rolland (Ireland) New Zealand Tries: Dagg, AL Smith. Conversion: Cruden. Penalty goals: Cruden (3). South Africa Try: Habana. Penalty goals: M Steyn, Goosen. New Zealand: IJA Dagg; CS Jane, CG Smith, MA Nonu, SJ Savea; AW Cruden, PAT Weepu (AL Smith, H/T); KJ Read, RH McCaw (C), LJ Messam, SL Whitelock, L Romano (BA Rettalick, 50), OT Franks (C Faumuina, 70), AK Hore (KF Mealamu, 50), TD Woodcock. Unused substitues: VVJ Vito, B Barrett and TE Ellison. South Africa: Z Kirchner (P Lambie, 75); BG Habana, J de Villiers (C), FPL Steyn, F Hougaard; M Steyn (JL Goosen, 59), R Pienaar; DJ Vermeulen, WS Alberts (MC Coetzee, 62), L-FP Louw, PJJ Kruger (A Bekker, 54), PR van der Merwe (A Bekker, 40+-43), JN du Plessis, JA Strauss (CR Liebenberg, 75), T Mtawarira (MD Greyling, 51). Yellow card: MD Greyling, 64. Unused substitute: JL de Jongh. South Africa Tries: Kirchner, Habana (3), Louw. Conversions: Pienaar (3). Australia Try: Harris. Penalty goal: Beale. South Africa: Z Kirchner (P Lambie, 55); BG Habana, JJ Taute (JL de Jongh, 75), J de Villiers (C), F Hougaard; JL Goosen (ET Jantjies, 75), R Pienaar; DJ Vermeulen, WS Alberts (MC Coetzee, 59), L-FP Louw, A Bekker, E Etzebeth (PR van der Merwe, 59), JN du Plessis (PM Cilliers, 71), JA Strauss (CR Liebenberg, 75), T Mtawarira. Test debut: JJ Taute and ET Jantjies. Championship debut: JJ Taute and ET Jantjies. Australia 23 Argentina 19 (halftime 3-6) September 15, Skilled Park, Gold Coast (22 278) Referee: W Barnes (England) Australia: BS Barnes (AS Fainga a, 31)*; DP Shipperley, AP Ashley-Cooper (MJ Harris, 39)**, PJ McCabe (AS Fainga a, 6-14), DAN Ioane (AS Fainga a, 19-22) (BR Sheehan, 63)***; KJ Beale, NJ Phipps; UR Samo (LB Gill, 54)****, M Hooper, DA Dennis, NC Sharpe (C), KP Douglas (RA Simmons, 51), BE Alexander (BA Robinson, 67), SUT Polota-Nau, BA Robinson (JA Slipper, 31). Unused substitute: SM Fainga a. *AS Fainga a to outside centre, Ashley-Cooper to fullback.**harris to fullback.***sheehan to scrumhalf, Phipps to left wing. ****Gill to flank, Dennis to No.8. Yellow card: JA Slipper, 53. Australia Tries: McCabe, Ioane. Conversions: Barnes (2). Penalty goals: Barnes (2), Beale. Argentina Tries: Leonardi, Farias Cabello. Penalty goals: Hernández (3). Australia: BS Barnes (AS Fainga a, 70)*; DP Shipperley (KJ Beale, 31-H/T, 66), AP Ashley-Cooper, PJ McCabe, DAN Ioane; QS Cooper, NJ Phipps; UR Samo (S Higginbotham, 53), M Hooper, DA Dennis (LB Gill, 75), NC Sharpe (C), KP Douglas, BE Alexander (BA Robinson, 79)**, SUT Polota-Nau, BA Robinson (JA Slipper, 31). *Fainga a to outside centre, Ashley-Cooper to fullback. **Robinson to loosehead prop, Slipper to tighthead prop. Yellow card: PJ McCabe, 12. Unused substitutes: ST Moore and BR Sheehan. Test debut: KP Douglas. Championship debut: KP Douglas. Argentina: LP González Amorosino; GO Camacho (J-J Imhoff, 40), MT Bosch, S Fernández, H Agulla; J-M Hernéndez, M Landajo (N Vergallo, 61); JM Fernández Lobbe (C), J-M Leguizamón (TC Leonardi, 49), J Farias Cabello (LV Senatore, 74), P Albacete, M Carizza, JG Figallo (J-P Orlandi, H/T), E Guiñazú (A Creevy, 61), R Roncero (JG Figallo, 74). Unused substitute: M Rodriguez. Championship debuts: J-J Imhoff and A Creevy. media guide 78 79 August
Argentina 15 New Zealand 54 (halftime 8-32) Argentina 19 Australia 25 (halftime 9-15) September 29, Estadio Ciudad, La Plata Referee: J Peyper (South Africa) October 6, Gigante de Arroyita Ground, Rosario Referee: C Joubert (South Africa) Argentina Tries: Landajo, Camacho. Conversion: Hernández. Penalty goal: Hernández. New Zealand Tries: AL Smith, Jane (3), Savea (2), Nonu. Conversions: Carter (3), Cruden (2). Penalty goals: Carter (2), Cruden. Argentina: LP González Amorosino (M Rodriguez, 66) (N Vergallo, 75); GO Camacho, MT Bosch, S Fernández, H Agulla (J-J Imhoff, 49); J-M Hernéndez, M Landajo; JM Fernández Lobbe (C), J-M Leguizamón (TC Leonardi, 50), J Farias Cabello, P Albacete, M Carizza (T Vallejos, 58), JG Figallo (J-P Orlandi, 66), E Guiñazú (A Creevy, 58), R Roncero. Championship debut: T Vallejos. New Zealand: IJA Dagg; CS Jane, CG Smith (BR Smith, 55), MA Nonu, SJ Savea; DW Carter (AW Cruden, 58), AL Smith (PAT Weepu, 58); KJ Read, RH McCaw (C) (SJ Cane, 58), LJ Messam, SL Whitelock, L Romano (BA Retallick, 6-17, 37), OT Franks (C Faumuina, 58), AK Hore (KF Mealamu, 49), TD Woodcock. Championship debut: SJ Cane. Argentina Try: Imhoff. Conversion: Bosch. Penalty goals: Hernández (3), Bosch. Australia Try: Ioane. Conversion: Harris. Penalty goals: Harris (6). Argentina: LP González Amorosino; GO Camacho, MT Bosch, S Fernández (FN Sanchez 46-53), H Agulla (J-J Imhoff, 67); J-M Hernéndez (FN Sanchez, 60), M Landajo; JM Fernández Lobbe (C), J-M Leguizamón (TC Leonardi, 47), J Farias Cabello (LV Senatore, 74), P Albacete, M Carizza, JG Figallo (J-P Orlandi, 70), E Guiñazú (A Creevy, 63), R Roncero (E Guiñazú, 74). Unused substitute: N Vergallo. South Africa 16 New Zealand 32 (halftime 16-12) Australia: MJ Harris; NM Cummins, B Tapuai, PJ McCabe, DAN Ioane; KJ Beale, NJ Phipps (BR Sheehan, 74); UR Samo (DA Dennis, 63), M Hooper, S Timani (LB Gill, 70)**, NC Sharpe (C), KP Douglas (S Higginbotham, 9)*, BE Alexander, SUT Polota- Nau, JA Slipper (BA Robinson, H/T). Unused substitutes: SM Fainga a and DP Shipperley. *Higginbotham to #6 flank, Timani to lock. **Gill to #6 flank, Higginbotham to No.8, Dennis to lock. Yellow card: BR Sheehan, 75. Test debut: NM Cummins. Championship debut: NM Cummins. October 6, Soccer City, Soweto (80438) Referee: AC Rolland (Ireland) South Africa Try: Habana. Conversion: Goosen. Penalty goals: Goosen, Jantjies (2). New Zealand Tries: Whitelock, AL Smith, Nonu, CG Smith. Conversions: Carter (3). Penalty goal: Carter. Drop goal: Carter. South Africa: Z Kirchner (P Lambie, 65); BG Habana, JJ Taute (JL de Jongh, 77), J de Villiers (C), F Hougaard; JL Goosen (ET Jantjies, 35), R Pienaar; DJ Vermeulen, WS Alberts (MC Coetzee, 60), L-FP Louw (MC Coetzee, 37-H/T), A Bekker, E Etzebeth (PR van der Merwe, 60), JN du Plessis (CV Oosthuizen, 54), JA Strauss (CR Liebenberg, 73), T Mtawarira. New Zealand: IJA Dagg; CS Jane, CG Smith, MA Nonu (TE Ellison, 63), HE Gear; DW Carter (AW Cruden, 77), AL Smith (PAT Weepu, 66); KJ Read, RH McCaw (C) (LJ Messam, 70-73), LJ Messam (AJ Thomson, 66), SL Whitelock, BA Retallick (L Romano, 58), OT Franks (BJ Franks, 63), AK Hore (KF Mealamu, 52), TD Woodcock. Yellow card: IJA Dagg, 67. media guide 80 81 August
springbok records Match Records highest scores 134-3 vs. Uruguay East London 11/06/05 105-13 vs. Namibia Cape Town 15/08/07 101-0 vs. Italy Durban 19/06/99 biggest wins 131 vs. Uruguay (134-3) East London 11/06/05 101 vs. Italy (101-0) Durban 19/06/99 92 vs. Namibia (105-13) Cape Town 15/08/07 springbok records most tries 21 vs. Uruguay East London 11/06/05 15 vs. Wales Pretoria 27/06/98 15 vs. Italy Durban 19/06/99 15 vs. Namibia Cape Town 15/08/07 most points conceded 55 vs. New Zealand Auckland 09/08/97 53 vs. England London 23/11/02 52 vs. New Zealand Pretoria 19/07/03 biggest defeats 50 vs. England (3-53) London 23/11/02 49 vs. Australia (0-49) Brisbane 15/07/06 36 vs. NZ (16-52) Pretoria 19/07/03 most tries conceded 7 vs. New Zealand Auckland 09/08/97 7 vs. England London 23/11/02 7 vs. New Zealand Pretoria 19/07/03 most points by a player 35 PC Montgomery (1t, 12c, 2p) Namibia Cape Town 15/08/07 34 JH de Beer England Paris 24/10/99 (2c, 5p, 5d) 31 PC Montgomery Wales Pretoria 27/06/98 (2t, 9c, 1p) 31 M Steyn (1t, 1c, 8p) New Zealand Durban 01/08/09 media guide 82 83 August
springbok records most tries by a player 6 T Chavhanga vs. Uruguay East London 11/06/05 5 CS Terblanche vs. Italy Durban 19/06/99 4 CM Williams vs. W Samoa Johannesburg 10/06/95 4 PWG Rossouw vs. France Paris 22/11/97 4 CS Terblanche vs. Ireland Bloemfontein 13/06/98 4 BG Habana vs. Samoa Paris 09/09/07 4 JL Nokwe vs. Australia Johannesburg 30/08/08 most conversions by a player 12 PC Montgomery vs. Namibia Cape Town 15/08/07 9 PC Montgomery vs. Wales Pretoria 27/06/98 9 AD James vs. Argentina Johannesburg 09/08/08 8 PC Montgomery vs. Scotland Murrayfield 06/12/97 8 GS du Toit vs. Italy Port Elizabeth 12/06/99 8 GS du Toit vs. Italy Durban 19/06/99 most penalty goals by a player 8 M Steyn vs. N Zealand Durban 01/08/09 7 PC Montgomery vs. Scotland Port Elizabeth 17/06/06 7 PC Montgomery vs. France Cape Town 24/06/06 7 M Steyn vs. Australia Cape Town 08/08/09 Scored in all four ways in a test 22 JT Stransky vs. Australia Cape Town 25/05/95 (1t, 1c, 4p, 1d) 18 AS Pretorius vs. New Durban 10/08/02 (1t, 2c, 2p, 1d) Zealand 21 DJ Hougaard (1t, 5c, 1p, 1d) vs. Samoa Brisbane 01/11/03 Team Season Records Most points 658 17 Tests 38.7 per match 2007 Most tries 81 17 Tests 4.8 per match 2007 Most conversions 62 17 Tests 3.7 per match 2007 Most penalty goals 46 14 Tests 3.3 per match 2010 Most drop goals 8 13 Tests 0.6 per match 1999 Most consecutive wins 17 August 1997 to November 1998 Most consecutive defeats 7 July 1964 to August 1965 springbok records 6 GR Bosch vs. France Pretoria 28/06/75 6 JT Stransky vs. Australia Bloemfontein 03/08/96 6 JH de Beer vs. Australia Twickenham 30/10/99 Most matches without conceding a try 5 1999 6 AJJ van Straaten vs. England Pretoria 17/06/00 6 AJJ van Straaten vs. Australia Durban 26/08/00 6 PC Montgomery vs. France Johannesburg 16/06/01 6 LJ Koen vs. Scotland Johannesburg 14/06/03 Most matches without scoring a try 4 1891 to 1896 & 1972 to 1974 6 M Steyn vs. Australia Bloemfontein 04/09/10 Player Season Records most drop goals by a player 5 JH de Beer vs. England Paris 24/10/99 4 AS Pretorius vs. England Twickenham 25/11/06 3 HE Botha vs. S America Durban 03/05/80 3 HE Botha vs. Ireland Durban 06/06/81 3 JNB vd Westhuyzen vs. Scotland Murrayfield 27/11/04 Most points 219 PC Montgomery in 2007 14 tests (5t, 52c, 30p) Most tries 13 BG Habana in 10 tests 2007 Most conversions 52 PC Montgomery in 14 tests 2007 Most penalty goals 40 M Steyn in 13 tests 2010 Most drop goals 6 HE Botha in 9 tests 1980 Scored all points in a test (18 plus) 6 JH de Beer in 6 tests 1999 31 M Steyn vs. N Zealand Durban 01/08/09 25 JT Stransky vs. Australia Bloemfontein 03/08/96 21 JH de Beer vs. Australia Twickenham 30/10/99 18 AJJ van Straaten vs. England Pretoria 17/06/00 18 AJJ van Straaten vs. Australia Durban 26/08/00 18 M Steyn vs. N Zealand Port Elizabeth 20/08/11 media guide 84 85 August
springbok records Career Records Most test match appearances 111 JW Smit 2001-2011 110 V Matfield 2001-2011 102 PC Montgomery 1997-2008 89 JH van der Westhuizen 1993-2003 87 J de Villiers 2002-86 BG Habana 2004-80 JP du Randt 1994-2007 Most points in tests 893 PC Montgomery (102 Tests) 1997-2008 530 M Steyn (45 tests) 2009-312 HE Botha (28 Tests) 1980-1992 250 BG Habana (86 tests) 2004-240 JT Stransky (22 Tests) 1993-1996 221 AJJ van Straaten (21 Tests) 1999-2001 Most penalty goals in tests 148 PC Montgomery (102 Tests) 1997-2008 110 M Steyn (45 tests) 2009-55 AJJ van Straaten (21 Tests) 1999-2001 50 HE Botha (28 Tests) 1980-1992 47 JT Stransky (22 Tests) 1993-1996 31 LJ Koen (15 Tests) 2000-2003 Most drop goals in tests 18 HE Botha (28 Tests) 1980-1992 8 JH de Beer (13 Tests) 1997-1999 8 AS Pretorius (31 Tests) 2002-2007 8 M Steyn (45 tests) 2009-6 PC Montgomery (102 Tests) 1997-2008 5 JD Brewis (10 Tests) 1949-1953 5 PJ Visagie (25 Tests) 1967-1971 springbok records Most tries in tests 50 BG Habana (86 tests) 2004-38 JH van der Westhuizen (89 Tests) 1993-2003 32 J Fourie (69 Tests) 2003-2011 26 BJ Paulse (64 Tests) 1999-2007 25 PC Montgomery (102 Tests) 1997-2008 21 PWG Rossouw (43 Tests) 1997-2003 21 J de Villiers (87 tests) 2002-2017 20 JT Small (47 Tests) 1992-1997 Most conversions in tests 153 PC Montgomery (102 Tests) 1997-2008 68 M Steyn (45 tests) 2009-50 HE Botha (28 Tests) 1980-1992 38 HW Honiball (35 Tests) 1993-1999 33 JH de Beer (13 Tests) 1997-1999 31 AS Pretorius (31 Tests) 2002-2007 30 JT Stransky (22 Tests) 1993-1996 media guide 86 87 August
tri-nations/ The castle lager rugby championship records Champions 1996 New Zealand 2005 New Zealand 1997 New Zealand 2006 New Zealand 1998 South Africa 2007 New Zealand 1999 New Zealand 2008 New Zealand 2000 Australia 2009 South Africa 2001 Australia 2010 New Zealand 2002 New Zealand 2011 Australia 2003 New Zealand 2012 New Zealand 2004 South Africa Match Records tournament records Fifty points 61-22 South Africa vs. Australia Pretoria 1997 55-35 New Zealand vs. South Africa Auckland 1997 54-15 New Zealand vs Argentina La Plata 2012 53-8 South Africa vs. Australia Johannesburg 2008 52-16 New Zealand vs. South Africa Pretoria 2003 50-21 New Zealand vs. Australia Sydney 2003 Wins by 35 points 49 Australia vs. South Africa (49-0) Brisbane 2006 45 South Africa vs. Australia (53-8) Johannesburg 2008 39 South Africa vs. Australia (61-22) Pretoria 1997 39 New Zealand vs Argentina (54-15) La Plata 2012 37 New Zealand vs. Australia (43-6) Wellington 1996 36 New Zealand vs. South Africa (52-16) Pretoria 2003 Fifty points away from home 54 New Zealand vs Argentina La Plata 2012 52 New Zealand vs. South Africa Pretoria 2003 50 New Zealand vs. Australia Sydney 2003 *Most by SA is 35 vs. NZ, Auckland, 1997 *Most by Australia is 31 vs. SA, Johannesburg, 2002 media guide 88 89 August
tournament records Six tries 8 South Africa vs. Australia Pretoria 1997 8 South Africa vs. Australia Johannesburg 2008 7 New Zealand vs. South Africa Auckland 1997 7 New Zealand vs. South Africa Pretoria 2003 7 New Zealand vs. Australia Sydney 2003 7 New Zealand vs. Australia Melbourne 2010 7 New Zealand vs Argentina La Plata 2012 6 New Zealand vs. Australia Wellington 1996 6 South Africa vs. New Zealand Johannesburg 2000 6 Australia vs. South Africa Brisbane 2006 6 New Zealand vs. South Africa Wellington 2011 Twenty-five points by a player 31 M Steyn (1t, 1c, 8p) SA vs. NZ Durban 2009 29 AP Mehrtens (1c, 9p), NZ vs. Aus Auckland 1999 26 JH de Beer (1t, 6c, 3p), SA vs. Aus Pretoria 1997 25 CJ Spencer (1t, 4c, 4p), NZ vs. SA Auckland 1997 25 JT Stransky (1t, 1c, 6p), SA vs. Aus Bloemfontein 1996 25 DW Carter (2c, 7p), NZ vs. SA Wellington 2006 *Most by an Australian: 24 by MC Burke (2t, 1c, 4p) vs. NZ in Melbourne, 1998 Three tries by a player 4 JL Nokwe SA vs. Aus Johannesburg 2008 3 JT Rokocoko NZ vs. Aus Sydney 2003 3 MC Joubert SA vs. NZ Johannesburg 2004 3 DC Howlett NZ vs. Aus Auckland 2005 3 BG Habana SA vs Aus Pretorial 2012 3 CS Jane NZ vs Arg La Plata 2012 *Most by an Australian: two by eight players five CONVERSIONS BY A PLAYER 6 JH de Beer SA vs. Aus Pretoria 1997 5 AJJ van Straaten SA vs. NZ Johannesburg 2000 5 SA Mortlock Aus vs. SA Brisbane 2006 Seven penalty goals by a player 9 AP Mehrtens NZ vs. Aus Auckland 1999 8 M Steyn SA vs. NZ Durban 2009 7 MC Burke Aus vs. NZ Sydney 1999 7 AP Mehrtens NZ vs. Aus Pretoria 1999 7 DW Carter NZ vs. SA Wellington 2006 7 DW Carter NZ vs. Aus Auckland 2007 7 M Steyn SA vs. Aus Cape Town 2009 Two drop goals by a player 2 JH de Beer SA vs. NZ Johannesburg 1997 media 2 guide FPL Steyn 90 SA vs. Aus Cape Town 2007 Team Season Records One hundred and fifty points 184 New Zealand 2010 179 New Zealand 2006 177 New Zealand 2012 162 Australia 2010 159 New Zealand 1997 158 South Africa 2009 152 New Zealand 2008 One hundred and fifty points conceded 194 South Africa 2010 188 Australia 2010 185 South Africa 2006 166 Argentina 2012 163 Australia 2008 150 Australia 1997 *Most by New Zealand: 131 in 2009 Sixty or fewer points conceded 54 South Africa 1998 57 Australia 1999 59 New Zealand 2007 Fifteen tries 22 New Zealand 2010 18 South Africa 1997 18 New Zealand 2012 17 Australia 2010 17 New Zealand 1997 17 New Zealand 2003 17 New Zealand 2006 16 New Zealand 2008 Fifteen tries conceded 22 South Africa 2010 21 Australia 2008 21 Australia 2010 18 South Africa 1997 18 South Africa 2006 17 Australia 1997 16 Argentina 2012 *Most conceded by New Zealand: 13 in 1997 & 2000 91 August tournament records
tournament records Three tries or fewer conceded 3 Australia 1999 3 South Africa 2001 *Fewest tries conceded by New Zealand: 4 in 2001 Eighteen or more log points 27 New Zealand 2010 26 New Zealand 2012 23 New Zealand 2006 21 South Africa 2009 19 New Zealand 2008 18 New Zealand 1997 18 New Zealand 2003 *Most by Australia: 14 (2000 & 2008) Player Season Records seventy points 99 DW Carter New Zealand 2006 95 M Steyn South Africa 2009 84 CJ Spencer New Zealand 1997 82 DW Carter New Zealand 2008 77 M Steyn South Africa 2010 72 MJ Giteau Australia 2009 71 SA Mortlock Australia 2000 four tries 7 CM Cullen New Zealand 2000 7 BH Habana South Africa 2012 6 JT Rokocoko New Zealand 2003 5 DC Howlett New Zealand 2003 5 CS Jane New Zealand 2012 4 CM Cullen New Zealand 1997 4 SA Mortlock Australia 2000 4 JL Nokwe South Africa 2008 4 JD O'Connor Australia 2010 4 JM Muliaina New Zealand 2010 Ten conversions 14 DW Carter New Zealand 2006 13 CJ Spencer New Zealand 1997 12 JH de Beer South Africa 1997 12 SA Mortlock Australia 2006 12 DW Carter New Zealand 2008 11 MJ Giteau Australia 2008 11 MJ Giteau Australia 2010 11 DW Carter New Zealand 2010 10 M Steyn South Africa 2010 Fifteen penalty goals 23 M Steyn South Africa 2009 21 DW Carter New Zealand 2006 19 AP Mehrtens New Zealand 1996 19 AP Mehrtens New Zealand 1999 19 M Steyn South Africa 2010 16 CJ Spencer New Zealand 1997 15 DW Carter New Zealand 2007 15 DW Carter New Zealand 2008 Two drop goals 3 M Steyn South Africa 2009 2 JH de Beer South Africa 1997 2 AP Mehrtens New Zealand 2000 2 PC Montgomery South Africa 2005 2 AS Pretorius South Africa 2005 2 FPL Steyn South Africa 2007 2 B Barnes Australia 2009 tournament records media guide 92 93 August
tournament records Career Records 80 Points App T C P D PTS DW Carter NZ 37 6 69 113 4 519 AP Mehrtens NZ 26 1 34 82 3 328 MC Burke Aus 28 7 19 65 1 271 MJ Giteau Aus 37 7 36 46 3 254 M Steyn SA 19 1 22 57 4 232 PC Montgomery SA 34 4 26 43 3 210 SA Mortlock Aus 31 9 21 37 0 198 CJ Spencer NZ 13 3 21 32 0 153 AJJ van Straaten SA 9 0 5 28 0 94 CM Cullen NZ 24 16 0 0 0 80 nine tries 16 CM Cullen New Zealand 15 JT Rokocoko New Zealand 14 BG Habana South Africa 13 DC Howlett New Zealand 11 RH McCaw New Zealand 10 MA Nonu New Zealand 9 JW Marshall New Zealand 9 SA Mortlock Australia 9 LD Tuqiri Australia 9 J Fourie South Africa 9 CS Jane New Zealand Eighteen conversions 69 DW Carter New Zealand 36 MJ Giteau Australia 34 AP Mehrtens New Zealand 26 PC Montgomery South Africa 21 CJ Spencer New Zealand 21 SA Mortlock Australia 21 MC Burke Australia Three drop goals 4 AS Pretorius South Africa 4 M Steyn South Africa 4 DW Carter New Zealand 3 AP Mehrtens New Zealand 3 PC Montgomery South Africa 3 MJ Giteau Australia 3 B Barnes Australia Thirty appearances 48 GM Gregan Australia 47 NC Sharpe Australia 45 RH McCaw New Zealand 44 KF Mealamu New Zealand 43 JM Muliaina New Zealand 43 V Matfield South Africa 41 GB Smith Australia 39 JW Smit South Africa 38 SJ Larkham Australia 38 TD Woodcock New Zealand 37 MJ Giteau Australia 37 DW Carter New Zealand 37 J de Villiers South Africa 35 JW Marshall New Zealand 34 PC Montgomery South Africa 33 PAT Weepu New Zealand 32 RD Elsom Australia 32 BG Habana South Africa 31 SA Mortlock Australia 31 AP Ashley-Cooper Australia 30 PR Waugh Australia 30 GM Somerville New Zealand tournament records forty penalty goals 113 DW Carter New Zealand 82 AP Mehrtens New Zealand 65 MC Burke Australia 57 M Steyn South Africa 46 MJ Giteau Australia 43 PC Montgomery South Africa media guide 94 95 August
record watch RECORD WATCH BRYAN HABANA needs an appearance against Argentina to join Joost van der Westhuizen as the most capped Springbok against Argentina 6 caps. needs two tries against Argentina to equal the career record of James Small s five tries in tests against Argentina. needs a try against Australia to extend his own career record of tries against Australia 9. needs a try against New Zealand to equal the career record of Joost van der Westhuizen s six tries in tests against New Zealand. needs two tries in the Castle Lager Rugby Campionship to equal the career record of Christian Cullen s 16. MORNE STEYN needs 24 points against Argentina to equal Joel Stransky s career record for most points against Argentina 47. needs 34 points against Australia to equal Percy Montgomery s career record for most points against Australia 140. needs one penalty goal against Argentina to equal the Springbok career record of Percy Montgomery s six for most penalty goals against Argentina. needs one drop goal against Argentina to equal Bolla Conradie s career record for most drop goals in tests against Argentina 1. needs two conversions against Australia to equal the Springbok career record of Percy Montgomery s 13 against Australia. needs six penalty goals against Australia to equal the Springbok career record of Percy Montgomery s 31 against Australia. needs two drop goals to reach 10 career drop goals in tests for South Africa only the second Springbok to reach this milestone. BISMARCK DU PLESSIS needs two appearance to reach the milestone of 50 career appearances in Tests for South Africa. A total of 23 players have already achieved this feat for the Springboks. needs a try to become sole record holder of career tries by a Springbok hooker in tests. Shares the record of six with John Smit. 97 August
RECORD HOLDERS BRYAN HABANA South Africa s most capped wing 85 caps. Most tries in tests for South Africa 50. Most tries in tests for South Africa against Australia 9. JEAN DE VILLIERS is South Africa s most capped centre 72. MORNE STEYN South Africa s most capped flyhalf 44 caps. Most tries in tests for South Africa as a flyhalf 8. Most drop goals in tests for South Africa against Australia 3. Most penalty goals in a match for South Africa against Australia 7 (in 2009). Most penalty goals in a match for South Africa against New Zealand 8 (in 2009). Most penalty goals in tests for South Africa against New Zealand 29. Most points in a match for South Africa against New Zealand 31 (in 2009). media guide 98 99 August
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