The six Springbok centurions are Victor Matfield, Bryan Habana, Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira, John Smit, Jean de Villiers and Percy Montgomery. Click on the title of the quiz below to get started.
Six Springboks have worn the Green and Gold in more than 100 Tests - take our quiz to see how well you know them.
The six Springbok centurions are Victor Matfield, Bryan Habana, Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira, John Smit, Jean de Villiers and Percy Montgomery. Click on the title of the quiz below to get started.
Team announcement
Tshituka to make Test debut for Boks against ItalyVincent Tshituka will make his Test debut in an experienced match-23 named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series opener against Italy in Pretoria, with Jesse Kriel captaining the side for the first time in a Test.
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Boks not underestimating Italy as Tests kick offSpringbok assistant coach Daan Human and utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels stressed on Monday that they would not underestimate Italy in their opening Castle Lager Incoming Series Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, saying they respect the Azzurri immensely as a team.
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Esterhuizen excited about new hybrid Bok roleSpringbok centre Andre Esterhuizen, who surprised many on Saturday by taking the field at flanker off the replacements bench against the Barbarians, was excited about his new hybrid role in the national team, and said he looked forward to seeing how it pans out in future.
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Kleyn ruled out of Springbok squad due to injurySpringbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday.
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Springbok planning on track, says ErasmusThe Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.