Deon Fourie was only handed his Springboks debut in June 2022, and now look at him, a 37-year-old Rugby World Cup winner. How did we get here?
Deon Fourie only made his Springboks debut in June 2022 and now look at him, a Rugby World Cup winner. What a sharp rise to the top it’s been, so let’s take a look at the whirlwind couple of years he’s had.Fourie returned to the Stormers in 2021 from French side Grenoble following a five-year stint with Lyon. He won URC 1 in 2022, the same year he became the oldest Springbok debutant in history and was then a runner-up in URC2 this year, earning an unlikely call-up to the Rugby World Cup squad.
The epitome of a late bloomer, Capetonian Fourie was only handed his first cap in June last year, becoming the oldest debutant in Springbok history. The Stormers man made up for lost time, becoming an invaluable Bomb Squad option with his proactive, aggressive, forward-thinking playing style. He played a pivotal role in the final when Bongi Mbonambi went off injured early in the contest. A timely reminder that it’s never too late to shine. for more insights, news, views and commentary.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WATCH: Man tries to ‘steal’ Springboks Rugby World Cup trophyThousands of South Africans came together in different cities to celebrate the Springboks’ unprecedented fourth win
Read more »
Springboks: Meet the Four Rugby World Cup Golden OldiesThe Springboks won the Rugby World Cup with one of the most experienced squads in their history. Let's meet the four Golden Oldies.
Read more »
Springboks must fall says Malema despite World Cup victoryLeader of the Economic Frreddom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema has called for the demise of the Springboks as the South African national rugby team, claiming that it represented white supremacy at the highest level.
Read more »
WATCH: Donavan Goliath reflects on the content he created around the Springboks during World CupThe comedian asked his followers to select their favourite from the 50 artworks he created around the national rugby team.
Read more »
South Africa’s Rugby World Cup heroes – from dark horses to the GOATThe 2019 instalment of this saga was pretty inspiring. The 2023 sequel looks set to break all records. This group of players and coaches – and what they have achieved over a six-year period – cannot be celebrated enough.
Read more »