The Springboks are strongly represented in World Rugby’s Dream Team for 2025. Six South Africans have made the cut.
World Player of the Year Malcolm Marx heads the list along with fellow front-rankers Ox Nche and Thomas du Toit.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s stunning end to 2025 also sees him included.
Springboks dominate World Rugby Dream Team
After a wonderful 2025, the Springboks feature heavily in World Rugby’s Dream Team for the calendar year. The back-to-back world champs have won 11 out of 13 matches to date, most recently a 24-13 against Ireland in Dublin. Their final test is against Wales on the 29th of November.
Alexander congratulates the Springboks
Meanwhile, SA Rugby’s President Mark Alexander has congratulated the players on a stunning year.
“I’d like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Malcolm, Pieter-Steph, Ox, Thomas, Sacha and Cheslin on behalf of SA Rugby and the entire country for being named in the Dream Team,” said Mr Alexander.
“They have all played exceptionally well this season and deserve this honour. Being named in this team is a massive achievement, especially since it consists of the best players throughout the world. To see six Springboks included is a testament to the quality of players we have in South Africa.
“Making this achievement even more remarkable, Malcolm became the second South African player in a row to win the World Rugby Men’s 15s Player of the Year award, after being nominated alongside Pieter-Steph and Ox. In addition, Ethan Hooker was nominated for the World Rugby Breakthrough Men’s 15s Player of the Year award. As SA Rugby, we could not be prouder of them and the entire Springbok team.
“The Springboks are a true symbol of what we can achieve as a country and as a team when everyone works together. It is a brotherhood more than anything else, and I’d like to congratulate coach Rassie Erasmus, his coaching staff and management team for ensuring that the players remain the best version of themselves on and off the field.”
2025 World Rugby Dream Team
- 15 Will Jordan (NZ)
- 14 Cheslin Kolbe (SA)
- 13 Huw Jones (Scotland)
- 12 Len Ikitau (Australia)
- 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France)
- 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (SA)
- 9 Cam Roigard (NZ)
- 8 Harry Wilson (Aus)
- 7 Tom Curry (England)
- 6 Pieter-Steph du Toit (SA)
- 5 Tadhg Beirne (Ireland)
- 4 Maro Itoje (England)
- 3 Thomas du Toit (SA)
- 2 Malcolm Marx (SA)
- 1 Ox Nche (SA)
