This column by TimesLIVE's KEO uses Stransky's induction into the World Rugby Hall of Fame — alongside Zinzan Brooke — as a springboard for a warm but substantive look at the full scope of Stransky's contribution to Springbok rugby. Beyond the drop goal that everyone has rewatched this week, the piece details his statistical dominance across his 22-Test career (240 points), his particular mastery against Australia, and his prolific stint at Leicester. The broader point is that both Stransky and Brooke are overdue for this recognition, and the column is equally generous in celebrating the supporting cast present at the Cape Town ceremony — Morne du Plessis, Rob Louw, Carel du Plessis, and Sir John Kirwan — as a reminder of how much iconic talent from that era of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry still doesn't get its due.
Stransky's Hall of Fame induction brings 1995's defining moment back to life
Stransky's World Rugby Hall of Fame induction prompts a reflective column on the full scope of his Springbok career — beyond the drop goal — and the broader class of icons whose contributions the ceremony brought back into focus.
Boks remain top but All Blacks close gap to 2.90 points after Nations Championship opener
South Africa stay top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings at 93.94 points but New Zealand have cut the gap to 2.90 after beating France, while Scotland climb to equal their all-time high of fifth following a record 47-38 win over Argentina in Córdoba.
Hansen's Right to Back Himself — But the Boks' Five-Match Streak Tells a Different Story
Jean de Villiers acknowledges Hansen's logic but argues last year's results and performances make it hard to see the All Blacks closing the gap on the Boks — and the panel get genuinely animated over what a 2-2 series tiebreaker would even look like.
Springbok Recall! Relive Phepsi Buthelezi's 2025/26 Season
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Duhan van der Merwe, TJ Perenara among first Barbarians confirmed for Springbok clash
Duhan van der Merwe, TJ Perenara, Tomás Albano, Andrew Kellaway and Santiago Arata are among the players confirmed for the Barbarians' June 20 clash with the Springboks in Gqeberha, which opens South Africa's 2026 international season.
Brown confirms post-2027 All Blacks move but eyes World Cup glory with Boks first
Springbok attack coach Tony Brown will join Dave Rennie's All Blacks staff from 2028, but remains committed to helping South Africa win a third successive World Cup title before his departure.