The SuperSport Rugby team have revealed a Springboks all-time Dream XV, along with a strong-looking ‘Bomb Squad’ bench.
They picked a team based on fan votes and some of their own ‘expert’ insights.
Who was unlucky to miss out?
Springboks all-time Dream XV according to SuperSport Rugby
To celebrate 30 years of Springbok excellence since South Africa won its first of four Rugby World Cups, SuperSport selected this starting XV:
- Os du Randt
- Malcolm Marx
- Frans Malherbe
- Eben Etzebeth
- Victor Matfield
- Schalk Burger
- Pieter-Steph du Toit
- Duane Vermeulen
- Fourie du Preez
- Handre Pollard
- Bryan Habana
- Jean de Villiers
- Jaque Fourie
- Cheslin Kolbe
- Percy Montgomery
Springbok fans agree to disagree
You’ll never make everyone happy with an exercise like this.
There were a few shouts for Ox Nche and Frans Steyn in the comments, while some fans also believe “Beast” Mtawarira should be in that starting XV.
“Scuze me? That is no dream team without Ox! Who are these so-called experts?”
Percy was a points machine
At the start of his career, Percy Montgomery was known for his flashy, flamboyant skills.
However, as he matured and settled into his roles for the Springboks, Sharks, Stormers and clubs abroad, Monty became one of the most dependable players in the world.
He was often the first name on the team sheet.
A career tally of 102 caps and 893 points for South Africa bears testament.
No player has amassed more points for the national team than Percival Colin Montgomery. Handre Pollard is creeping up, though, he’s on 825.
A superb Springboks rugby brain
At his best, Percy was rock-solid as the last defensive line and used his in-game intelligence and tactical smarts to join attacking movements at opportunistic moments.
Off the kicking tee, Percy was a metronomic maestro with that abbreviated run-up.
Of Percy’s points for his country, 105 came at the 2007 Rugby World Cup when the Springboks beat England 15-6 in the final.
Montgomery led the individual scoring charts that year. What more can you ask for from a fullback?
Who’s unlucky to have missed out on selection? What’s your ideal all-time Springboks XV?
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