Five records the Springboks could break at RWC 2023

The Springboks have enjoyed incredible success at the Rugby World Cup since their triumph in their first tournament back in 1995.

Here we look at five records and milsetones that the Springboks could achieve in France in 2023.

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SPRINGBOKS ON TOP OF THE PILE

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South Africa could break its tie with New Zealand (3 titles) and become the sole holder of the record for the most titles won since RWC’s inception in 1987 if they win their 4th title – they previously won in 1995, 2007 and 2019.

A SILVER LINING

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If South Africa gets to the final and wins, they would maintain their 100% win rate in final appearance since their first final in 1995, when they beat New Zealand (15-12 AET). However, if South Africa end up losing the final and finish second, they would join Australia and New Zealand as the only countries to have won all three medals (gold, silver and bronze).

SPRINGBOKS GOING BACK TO BACK

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South Africa (2019 winners) could join New Zealand as just the second country to ever win successive World Cup titles if they win in 2023 (NZ won successive titles in 2011 and 2015).

STILL NOT BREACHED

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If South Africa make it to the final, they could extend their record as the only country to not have conceded at least one try during appearances in the final.

UNWANTED RECORD

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If they get eliminated in the pool stages, South Africa would break their 28 year-long streak of advancing to at least the quarter-finals in every Rugby World Cup since their first participation in 1995.

SPRINGBOKS RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD 2023

Forwards: Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Frans Malherbe, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Bongi Mbonambi, Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth, Jean Kleyn, Marvin Orie, RG Snyman, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (c), Kwagga Smith, Marco van Staden, Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese, Deon Fourie, Franco Mostert.

Backs: Faf de Klerk, Jaden Hendrikse, Cobus Reinach, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse, Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Cheslin Kolbe, Willie le Roux, Makazole Mapimpi, Canan Moodie.

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