‘Forget rankings, we are by far the no. 1 team’ – Springbok legend Victor Matfield

'The northern hemisphere can say what they want but the Webb Ellis Cup is here,' Springbok legend Victor Matfield.

“The northern hemisphere can say what they want but the Webb Ellis Cup is here,” Springbok legend Victor Matfield.The Springboks wre replaced by Ireland as the number one rugby team in the world in September. Despite beating Argentina to claim the Castle Lager Championship, the 2023 Rugby World Cup champions remained in second behind the Irish.

“Those in the northern hemisphere can say what they want, but the Webb Ellis Cup is here, the Springboks have won the most Tests this season and no other team has beaten the All Blacks four times in a row,” he said. Orlando Pirates were called the trophy kings last season. The Sea Robbers have now defeated Stellenbosch FC to win another MTN8 title.

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