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Springboks claim Rugby Championship title
A springbok supporter wears glasses with the South African National Flag on them during the Springboks Champions trophy tour in Durban, on November 4, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand.
First try last week...first try today ✅#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/ITw9kHOMtM
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024
MBOMBELA - The Springboks have clinched the Rugby Championship title.
READ: Etzebeth becomes most-capped Springbok to thunderous applause
It's the fifth time that South Africa are southern hemisphere champions.
Second try of the game is in the bag, with PSdT going over the top to score, and Hendrikse makes no mistake from the sideline - SA lead 14-0 after 15 minutes 🙌#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/2QAgtF4JvV
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024
Hendrikse nails a penalty goal from in front - SA lead 17-7 in the 22nd minute 👟#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/0jgedpOO1s
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024
That's a second try for Fassi! The Boks show patience on attack in the Pumas' 22 and after a number of phases, the fullback goes over! Hendrikse hits the upright with the conversion - SA lead 22-7 after 33 minutes 💥#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/I4avzqziwB
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024
The world champions made light work of Argentina, claiming a 48-7 win in front of a sell out crowd at the Mbombela Stadium.
Eben Etzebeth became the most capped Springbok with 128 appearances in the green and gold.
That's a fourth try for the Boks with Kolbe going over in the corner! Great hands by the backs to spread it wide. Conversion is wide - SA lead 27-7 with a minute to go before halftime 🙌#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/EOBWbIWvYP
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024
Marx goes over for the Boks' fifth try from a superb driving maul. Pollard adds the extras - SA lead 34-7 with 10 minutes go go 🦏#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/XTeiADKPFW
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024
But there is the sixth try now, with PSdT going over for his second after Arendse's footwork bamboozled the Pumas defence. Pollard adds the extras - SA lead 41-7 with six minutes left in the Test ⚡#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/1gwyxk3FVb
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024
Jesse Kriel adds his name to the score sheet with another try, and Pollard adds two more points - SA lead 48-7 with two minutes to go 🤩#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/eaVFSL1qkq
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024
What a win for the Boks as they bring home the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title on a bright night in Mpumalanga 🏆#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #RSAvARG pic.twitter.com/rcYmcCVrfe
— Springboks (@Springboks) September 28, 2024