Read about the most capped Springbok team in history, known for their unparalleled experience and remarkable achievements.
South Africa’s fly-half Handre Pollard celebrates with teammates after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. the most experienced in South African rugby historyWith a combined total of 987 Test caps, this team eclipsed the previous record of 895 caps set just a week earlier against England in the semi-final.
Lock Eben Etzebeth equalled Tendai Mtawarira’s 117 caps, becoming the joint third most-capped Springbok in history. This strategy aimed to mitigate potential backline injuries and ensure the forward pack remained dominant throughout the match.
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