Springboks: Fastest players and their 100m times REVEALED!

The fastest Springboks rugby player is certainly not who you think he is. We reveal how quickly he can run 100m too!

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Many would have predicted Cheslin Kolbe or Makazole Mapimpi as the fastest Springboks.

However, it is actually Sbu Nkosi. Although, Kolbe is the fastest player in the current squad with Nkosi having dealt with off-field issues for the majority of the season.

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SPRINGBOKS SPEEDSTERS CLOCK INSANE 100M TIMES

Nkosi clocked an insane 10.59 seconds over 100m.

Furthermore, Kolbe ran the same distance in a blistering 10.70 seconds.

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Therefore, edging Nkosi edged out Kolbe to the honour of fastest recent Springboks player (over the last 5 years).

Both times were reported on SARugbyMag in 2021 with no quicker speed recorded since then.

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Stay tuned to The South African as we bring you the quickest, heaviest and strongest players in the Springboks and World Rugby.

SPEED MATTERS IN RUGBY

Throughout the history of rugby, speedsters have graced us with their scintillating runs out wide.

Players such as Jonah Lomu, Bryan Habana, Doug Howlett, Perry Baker and Carlin Isles have left defenders in their trails over the years.

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More recently Kolbe showed the value of speed when he scored that iconic try in the Rugby World Cup final in Japan.

While Reiko Ioane of New Zealand is renowned for his pace too.

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