Where are they now: Springbok class of 1995 Rugby World Cup final
The Springboks will take on the All Blacks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final - 28 years after they met in the title decider. The Springbok Rugby team from the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, which saw South Africa take on the All Blacks in the 2023 Rugby World Cups final, is set to compete against them in the final. The South African team won the only other time they met in a title decider, with South Africa's first participation in the World Cup since 1987. The Springboks would go on to win the tournaments in 2007 (in France) and 2019 (in Japan) and aim to win a record fourth title on Saturday, 28 October 2023. However, four of their team members have died, including flyhalf Joel Stranksy and coach Kitch Christie, who were part of the team that won the 1995 final.
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In a flashback to way back, a look at where the Springbok starting XV from the 1995 Rugby World Cup final are today. Photo: World Rugby website
The Springboks will take on the All Blacks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final – after they met for the only other time in a title decider.
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In a flashback to way back, The South African website takes a look at where the Springbok starting XV from the 1995 Rugby World Cup final are today.
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Those old enough to recall that final against New Zealand at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on 24 June 1995 won’t ever forget Springbok flyhalf Joel Stranksy landing a drop goal in extra-time to give South Africa a 15-12 victory.
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It was South Africa’s first participation in the World Cup which had started in 1987.
The Springboks would go on to win the tournaments in 2007 (in France) and 2019 (in Japan) and will be seeking a record fourth title on Saturday, 28 October 2023.
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So, what has happened to the starting XV from that unforgettable 1995 final now 28 years ago?
Tragically, four of the run-on team have died, along with coach Kitch Christie.
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Click on each player name for their Test stats as well as what they achieved after hanging up their boots
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What is your favourite Rugby World Cup 1995 memory?
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