SA Rugby magazine circles back on the Springboks who started the 2007 Rugby World Cup final against England.
ALSO: Percy’s perfect performance: 2007 RWC finalFollowing the 2007 tournament, Montgomery became the first Springbok to reach 100 caps. He retired from rugby in 2009 and joined the Bok backroom staff as a kicking consultant in that year. Montgomery has since established the Percy Montgomery Foundation with SACS, his alma mater. The foundation helps create opportunities for underprivileged children.
Rossouw retired in 2014 as one of the most decorated players in history, with three Currie Cups and three Super Rugby titles, a Japanese Cup and title, a Heineken Cup as well as a Top 14 crown, Tri Nations and British & Irish Lions series triumph to go with his World Cup winners’ medal. After retiring, he returned to South Africa from France and set up his own safari company.After winning the World Cup, Smith had his battles with injury.
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