Here’s a comprehensive guide of South Africa’s dual rugby internationals in both the traditional and abbreviated forms of the game.
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The Springboks’ 2023 season ended with them claiming a record-breaking fourth Webb Ellis Cup when they beat the All Blacks 12-11 in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris a little under a month ago.
Featuring in that all-conquering Springbok lineup were four former Blitzboks players in the form of Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Kwagga Smith and Deon Fourie.
And with the Blitzboks now set to kick-start their 2023-24 season, SuperSport has taken the liberty of compiling a list of all the players who’ve represented South Africa on the biggest stage in both rugby formats over the years.
Springboks turned Blitzboks and vice versa
Kurt-Lee Arendse
Springboks: 2022-present
Blitzboks: 2019-2021
Kwagga Smith
Springboks: 2018-present
Blitzboks: 2013-2017
Cheslin Kolbe
Springboks: 2018-present
Blitzboks: 2015-2016
Deon Fourie
Springboks: 2022-present
Blitzboks: 2007
Warrick Gelant
Springboks: 2017-present
Blitzboks: 2014-2015
Rosko Specman
Springboks: 2021
Blitzboks: 2014-2018
Cornal Hendricks
Springboks: 2014-2015
Blitzboks: 2012-2014
Francois Hougaard
Springboks: 2009-2017
Blitzboks: 2015-2016
Juan de Jongh
Springboks: 2009-2016
Blitzboks: 2008, 2015-2017
Bryan Habana
Springboks: 2004-2016
Blitzboks: 2004, 2016
Gio Aplon
Springboks: 2010-2012
Blitzboks: 2006-2007
Warren Whiteley
Springboks: 2014-2018
Blitzboks: 2012-2014
Jean de Villiers
Springboks: 2002-2015
Blitzboks: 2002
Ryan Kankowski
Springboks: 2007-2012
Blitzboks: 2006
Joost van der Westhuizen
Springboks: 1993-2003
Blitzboks: 1997
Ruben Kruger
Springboks: 1993-1999
Blitzboks: 1993
Chester Williams
Springboks: 1993-2000
Blitzboks: 1993-2001
Henry Honiball
Springboks: 1993-1999
Blitzboks: 1994
Breyton Paulse
Springboks: 1999-2007
Blitzboks: 1996-2001
Bobby Skindstad
Springboks: 1997-2007
Blitzboks: 1997
Gcobani Bobo
Springboks: 2003-2008
Blitzboks: 1999-2007
Gaffie du Toit
Springboks: 1998-2004
Blitzboks: 1998-2002
Luke Watson
Springboks: 2007-2008
Blitzboks: 2002
Bolla Conradie
Springboks: 2002-2008
Blitzboks: 1999-2000
Conrad Jantjies
Springboks: 2001-2008
Blitzboks: 1993-2003
Adi Jacobs
Springboks: 2001-2011
Blitzboks: 1999-2000
A SELECT LIST OF DUAL INTERNATIONALS
A select list of Springboks and Blitzboks. Photo: @SuperSportRugby via X
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