VICTOR MATFIELD

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Victor Matfield: All Blacks pressure forced Springboks back to physical DNA

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes the intensity of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour forced South Africa to fall back on their core strengths.

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Victor Matfield places Rugby World Cup favourites tag on all-conquering Springboks

Legendary Springbok Victor Matfield believes that only three teams can win the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

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'I'm not worried': Victor Matfield backs Boks to bounce back in Cape Town

Legendary Springbok lock Victor Matfield insists there is no need for panic after South Africa surprise loss to the All Blacks in last weekend's Greatest Rivalry series opener.

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Victor Matfield backs Siya Kolisi to continue leading the Springboks into the 2027 Rugby World Cup

While Springbok legend Victor Matfield admits pressure for places in Rassie Erasmus' team is increasing, he is confident captain Siya Kolisi will be able to hang onto his spot for the forseeable future.

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Victor Matfield backs Springbok flyhalf depth after Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu injury

Springbok legend Victor Matfield has every faith in Handre Pollard and Manie Libbok excelling for South Africa while Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu remains unavailable.

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Springbok legend and Lions coach defend Leinster scapegoat Jacques Nienaber

Former Springbok Victor Matfield and Lions scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys have defended Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber in the wake of their disastrous Champions Cup loss.

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