Danie Gerber – The Greatest Ever
Die Doring van Despatch
In the book "The Chosen" written by Andy Colquhoun and Paul Dobson, Danie Gerber was selected as the greatest Springbok ever....
Andy Irvine – Scotland’s Attacking Full Back
Full name Andrew Robertson Irvine
Born September 16, 1951, Edinburgh
Major teams Barbarians, British and Irish Lions, British and Irish Lions XV, Presidents XV, Scotland, Scotland XV
Position Fullback
Tests 60
Points 301
Tries...
Joost van der Westhuizen – Fearless Champion
The Greatest Springbok Scrumhalf
My life as a Blue Bulls supporter can be split into different eras. There was the late 80's when Northern Transvaal...
Barry John – The King
Full name Barry John
Born January 6, 1945, Cefneithin
Major teams British and Irish Lions, Wales
Position Fly-half
Tests 30
Points 120
Tries 6
The Beginning
Barry John played his first test for Wales against Australia...
Andre Joubert – The Rolls Royce
Full name Andre Johan Joubert
Born April 15, 1964, Ladysmith
Major teams World XV, South Africa, Free State, Natal Sharks
Position Fullback
Tests 34
Points 115
Tries 10
The Beginning
Andre Joubert made his debut for Free State...
Brian Lochore – The Black Knight
Full name Brian James Lochore
Born September 3, 1940, Masterton
Major teams Presidents XV, New Zealand
Position No. 8
Tests 25
Points 6
Tries 2
His Career and Legacy
Brian Lochore made his debut for the...
Agustin Pichot – The Revolutionary
Full name Agustin Pichot
Born August 22, 1974, Buenos Aires
Major teams Barbarians, Bristol Rugby, Richmond, Stade Français, Argentina
Position Scrum-half
Tests 71
Points 60
Tries 12
The Beginning
Agustin Pichot has been the driving force behind getting...
Brian O’Driscoll – The Centre Of Excellence
Full name Brian Gerald O'Driscoll
Born January 21, 1979, Dublin
Major teams British and Irish Lions, Leinster, Ireland
Position Centre
Tests 141
Points 250
Tries 47
The Beginning
Brian O'Driscoll was born in Dublin and made...
Benoit Dauga – The Monster Frenchman
Full name Benoit Dauga
Born May 8, 1942, Montgaillard
Current age 75 years 72 days
Major teams Presidents XV, France, France XV
Position Lock, No. 8
Tests 63
Points 34
Tries 11
His Legacy
Benoit Dauga drove fear...
Ben Smith – Counter Attacker
Full name Benjamin Robert Smith
Born June 1, 1986, Dunedin
Major teams Bay of Plenty, Highlanders, Otago, New Zealand
Position Fullback
Tests 62
Points 135
Tries 27
The Beginning
Ben Smith was a stalwart for Bay...