The Springboks enjoyed a winning season, finishing with 11 wins from 13 matches, while Pieter-Steph du Toit was named Player of the Year.
South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit poses with a trophy after he receives the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year prize during the 2024 World Rugby Awards ceremony on Sunday. Picture: Frederic Dides / AFP
Seven Bok players were also named in a Dream Team for 2024, namely the trio of Du Toit, Etzebeth and Kolbe as well as Ox Nche , Malcolm Marx , and the centre pairing of Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel. “We are very proud of them and the entire Springbok coaching and management team for their tireless efforts to ensure that our players continue to shine on the international stage.
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