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Reliving the Springboks’ Greatest Triumph: One Year Later

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On 28 October 2023, exactly one year ago today, the Springboks defeated the All Blacks to become Rugby World Cup champions for the fourth time. No country has managed to win the Webb Ellis Cup as many times as South Africa. In this episode, Peter takes you down memory lane and shares the experience as he remembers it personally on what remains a special night in the history of Springbok rugby.
29 Oct 2024 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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