Sam Cane admits he is looking forward to having Cheslin Kolbe on his side when the pair join forces for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan. image via Instagram @layla_kolbe
With the Springboks season now at an end and the Blitzboks’ campaign about to begin, let’s take a look at some players who’ve had the honour to represent both these iconic teams over the years.
Sam Cane admits he is looking forward to having Cheslin Kolbe on his side when the pair join forces for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan. image via Instagram @layla_kolbe
Here’s a comprehensive guide of South Africa’s dual rugby internationals in both the traditional and abbreviated forms of the game.
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The Springboks’ 2023 season ended with them claiming a record-breaking fourth Webb Ellis Cup when they beat the All Blacks 12-11 in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris a little under a month ago.
Featuring in that all-conquering Springbok lineup were four former Blitzboks players in the form of Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Kwagga Smith and Deon Fourie.
And with the Blitzboks now set to kick-start their 2023-24 season, SuperSport has taken the liberty of compiling a list of all the players who’ve represented South Africa on the biggest stage in both rugby formats over the years.
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Kurt-Lee Arendse
Springboks: 2022-present
Blitzboks: 2019-2021
Kwagga Smith
Springboks: 2018-present
Blitzboks: 2013-2017
Cheslin Kolbe
Springboks: 2018-present
Blitzboks: 2015-2016
Deon Fourie
Springboks: 2022-present
Blitzboks: 2007
Warrick Gelant
Springboks: 2017-present
Blitzboks: 2014-2015
Rosko Specman
Springboks: 2021
Blitzboks: 2014-2018
Cornal Hendricks
Springboks: 2014-2015
Blitzboks: 2012-2014
Francois Hougaard
Springboks: 2009-2017
Blitzboks: 2015-2016
Juan de Jongh
Springboks: 2009-2016
Blitzboks: 2008, 2015-2017
Bryan Habana
Springboks: 2004-2016
Blitzboks: 2004, 2016
Gio Aplon
Springboks: 2010-2012
Blitzboks: 2006-2007
Warren Whiteley
Springboks: 2014-2018
Blitzboks: 2012-2014
Jean de Villiers
Springboks: 2002-2015
Blitzboks: 2002
Ryan Kankowski
Springboks: 2007-2012
Blitzboks: 2006
Joost van der Westhuizen
Springboks: 1993-2003
Blitzboks: 1997
Ruben Kruger
Springboks: 1993-1999
Blitzboks: 1993
Chester Williams
Springboks: 1993-2000
Blitzboks: 1993-2001
Henry Honiball
Springboks: 1993-1999
Blitzboks: 1994
Breyton Paulse
Springboks: 1999-2007
Blitzboks: 1996-2001
Bobby Skindstad
Springboks: 1997-2007
Blitzboks: 1997
Gcobani Bobo
Springboks: 2003-2008
Blitzboks: 1999-2007
Gaffie du Toit
Springboks: 1998-2004
Blitzboks: 1998-2002
Luke Watson
Springboks: 2007-2008
Blitzboks: 2002
Bolla Conradie
Springboks: 2002-2008
Blitzboks: 1999-2000
Conrad Jantjies
Springboks: 2001-2008
Blitzboks: 1993-2003
Adi Jacobs
Springboks: 2001-2011
Blitzboks: 1999-2000