20 Great Springbok Tries Against England - 2000 to 2009

This is our second video in a series featuring tries scored by the Springboks against England. In the early 2000's England were dominating world rugby in the lead up to their win at the 2003 Rugby World Cup, but things soon changed. The Springboks started to dominate against them and scored some fantastic tries. Bryan Habana features 6 times in this list of 20, so sit back and enjoy!
Thanks for watching!

[@robcousins231]

Percy was a superb FB. Very underrated and a hell of a kicker as well.

[@phennigan]

2 things, Bryan Habana was an scoring machine, just incredible. The other is seeing the late and great Joost van der Westhuizen in his prime. What a player. Rest In Peace.

[@wot4922]

Nobody can uplift the mood like our boys past and present🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@floydkingi4364]

Jonah Lomu and Bryan Habana the two greatest wingers of all time!

[@darranwikeepa7079]

Any try against England is great

[@scrumpty1541]

I tell Ye what back in Britain

[@RooiWillie]

The 2007 Springbok team was just something special!

[@bobbybobby3070]

The 1999 team was the best! 2003 World Cup lacked Honiball due to injury

[@StuartTheunissen]

Agreed... best Bok team ever imo. Class and experience in every position.

[@hiddenvintage]

well you can add the 2019 team to the list

[@Trajan2401]

@@hiddenvintage ,they haven't proven anything yet,just won a world cup but living up to it is something else.

[@eronicakacaka2289]

Maybe because they won...🤣🤣🤣

[@thomaskleynhans6246]

Who’s here before 2019 World Cup Final

[@malizolendziweni3815]

Bro we had the best squad here.

[@danielaldridge615]

yes sir

[@coreydscott]

Go SA SMASH EM - kiwi

[@andremaree156]

En toe fok ons hulle op

[@andrelaubscher6263]

smashed them the fuck up once more

[@sakabula1285]

Any try against England is a thing of beauty

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

There are a couple of new one's to add to the list now

[@cheetahcheetah3756]

jip.. Colbe and Mapimpi...

[@pauli6570]

Cheetah Cheetah ...nope you idiot....unless the scored it between 2000-2009 you cannot. Check the title poephol.

[@Ricardo.08]

A COUPLEEEER

[@laidsgpr63]

These Springboks are just World class !! Come on 2019 !!

[@VicRibeiro777]

Ah... brings a tear to the eye, simply magnificent. All these rugby legends. Thank you for the vid.

[@aidan9788]

Bryan Habana was in here multiple times, just shows what a player he was hey🤭

[@SApcGUY]

until he decided to join the stormers

[@Mike5612Skate]

haha yess, I was quite salty when he left the bulls :(

[@kevinrtres]

....well, until his knee injury....same as most every other player who suffers that dreaded injury. They come back basically like zombies.

[@splashery]

Great player, great talisman, great person.!!!!!!

[@feliciawana]

I'm still in loves with him l just love the way south Africa get together to support our national team 🎉🎊🥂🥰

[@diogeneslantern18]

I was at the Bloemfontein game in 2007. It was a crazy crazy match. One really had the impression that Jake White had the right squad for the world cup.

[@KiwiGraggle]

Love seeing England losing like in the 50's, always a pleasure to watch :).

[@henniebester9437]

Yip, one of the great joys of rugby, although a 6-42 drubbing at Twickers is also very enjoyable...

[@CPDutch]

Jealousy is a terrible trait.....

[@stefansenna1985]

@@CPDutch Jealousy of?

[@MeanAzz_13]

@@stefansenna1985 has to be their humor lol

[@johnnythreebollocks3496]

No Surprises the majority of these came in the mid to late 00's when the South Africans were the best team in the world and we were, well pitiful to be honest. What a Springbok team the '07 mob was though, put us to the sword 4 times in 1 year with 3 of the tests winning by more than 30 points. Class act.

[@MemeGang420]

There's a remembrance of Brian Habana in Chelsin Kolbe

[@Deontjie]

Kobe is much better. He can make his own tries. And he is strong enough to hand off big players.

[@HenryDube72]

@@Deontjie hey hey now let's not get too hasty, Kolbe has a young Springboks career and Habana has done a lot in his career to discredit. He used his speed properly.

[@Deontjie]

@@HenryDube72 The difference is Habana was only fast. 90 % of his tries was the last handover to an open wing to just go and score. Kolbe is also fast. But he also has a wicked sidestep. Then he has plenty of strength in every part of his body. And he can tackle as well. There was a lot of hype about Habana, but I still think he was not even the best South African wing in his hay day. But Kolbe is world class.

[@HenryDube72]

@@Deontjie personally I feel he's the best Springbok winger of all time one of the all time best if not the best along Jonah Lomu. Both Habana and Kolbe have their unique skill sets that separate them and they are using them to the fullest, the former is quicker, can also kick in attack and the later can step. I also believe the Springboks played conservative rugby in some instances, had we been consistently expansive like the All Blacks Habana would've probably scored more tries.

[@Deontjie]

@@HenryDube72 Lets agree to disagree. Most of Habana's tries was made by others. While Kolbe can get a ball in a defensive position, from standstill, and then create magic. Go and search for great tries. There are plenty of Habana's tries. There you will see a how his tries was made for him. He also relied a lot on interception tries. Which is always spectacular. But if you miss, there is no ways you can defend the man you are supposed to mark.

[@christeebs]

Spies was an absolute specimen. Thanks for putting in the effort to put this together.

[@RealRugby]

Spies was awesome in his prime! Thanks for supporting the channel

[@hencoswart6614]

i just wish his coaches could have learnt to use his skill and size better. He should have been used to attack in the wider channels, and not so close to the rucks... I am sure he would have added a few more tries then... Also, he was not that good at defense... but nonetheless, he scored many awesome tries.

[@tokiwartooth5752]

@@hencoswart6614 Agreed. Sometimes he was nigh on useless as 1st or 2nd receiver. I don't know why they used him in close quarters so often. Spies had to be at speed to work the little bit of magic he had. I must say this, though. While we rarely saw it, the bloke had a solid boot on him. Rather accurate, too.

[@DieFlabbergast]

So, he was a "Spiesimen"?

[@jayhernanes7864]

9:55 "no one more please" XD

[@BernardVisagie]

2007 was a golden year for South African rugby; winning a Rugby World cup was a cherry on top for the players, Jake White and coaching staff.

[@zephanish]

2007 to 2009 was incredible for the Boks World cup, tri nations a lions series against a good lions side..

[@nathanbarnes8535]

from 2004 to around 2009 we had some great times. Beat NZ in NZ multiple times. Won the WC, Lions tour and Tri Nations twice. Made it to no. 1 in the world.

[@snapsorfly]

Looks like 2019 not a bad one too bruh 🙂

[@HenryDube72]

@@snapsorfly now we are eyeing the British & Irish Lions tour

[@mattybhoy6522]

Still think this 2007 team would physically dominate our current squad. Guys were breekers

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

Bryan Habana is a legend

[@laidsgpr63]

Bryan Habana shows what a classy player he is !!

[@simonvandervyver5569]

Watching this with a tear in my eye.... The glory days are gone... We will never again see a Springbok side with the quality of core of players of this era...

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

Man what I would give to see the faces of people like you after the Boks just won the Trophy again, "never" you say... hahaha

[@26JV26]

Man, I miss this kind of rugby

[@janfunriebeeck]

This Channel is invaluable for Rugby.

[@RealRugby]

What an awesome compliment! Thanks for the support Jan

[@jirushlandorasamy3895]

You get so amped on these quality highlights! Love it!

[@MrBreakdownBoy]

Dammit I miss Bakkies Botha!!!

[@MrBreakdownBoy]

And Juan Smith!!!

[@MrBreakdownBoy]

And Jacque Fourie!!!

[@luxologxakaza3356]

All the 2007 World Cup team

[@stefansenna1985]

I love it when anyone beats the English at any sport!

[@TheCyberscout]

Nice comment seeing we liberated you lot....

[@stefansenna1985]

@@TheCyberscout you liberated us? Hahaha, shame. Not to smart... Perhaps you where one of those they used as canon fodder.... You know when you where "liberating" us. No wait, you probably sent the Scots or Welsh or Irish to fight your battles for you. You stayed behind and sipped tea.

[@paulackrill5644]

England will crush south Africa tomorrow morning .......

[@TheCyberscout]

@@stefansenna1985 I'm not sure which I find more entertaining, your ignorance or stupidity.

[@bernardwelff8089]

@@paulackrill5644 Springboks are gonna smash the roses. Make sure they extra medics there for forwards. They gonna feel pain like never before. Bok power.

[@oromis2909]

I really appreciate these videos because I can catch up on south africas rugby history.

[@JahnBeukesMusic]

Tears. What beauty.

[@marantz1]

Going to add lots more to the list this weekend! Go bokke!

[@Me-ic3li]

True

[@thomthum4924]

That Jaque Fourie cherry pick at 9:34 was unreal

[@ZARRPSMETALDETECTINGSA]

Go bokke!! With so little doubt you guys have slammed every expectation.. may the 2019 trophy be South Africa's!

[@michaelahsin2187]

the most bitter rivalry in world 🌎 rugby 🏉 the mighty springboks & the blacks!! ( always was always will)

[@teebrinner5939]

Fantastic video, I didn't know they still done commentary in Afrikaans in the Wilkinson era, so cool to hear it .Love the England South Africa clashes nothing like them.

[@RealRugby]

In South Africa you can watch rugby with Afrikaans, English or Xhosa commentary

[@teebrinner5939]

Oh thanks for that

[@SASZA.101]

9.07.. Too good.

[@honawikeepa5813]

The Mighty Bok. Kiaora.

[@milaz4380]

Respect from SA

[@warken1985]

im loving the high pitches screams in some of these videos :D

[@calvin9481]

You’ve got two more to add.

[@rogerreid5874]

These videos are just fantastic

[@RealRugby]

Thanks Roger!

[@hamoduro8466]

Springboks always the best ever legacy of rugby no doubt about

[@ernstgottschalk8023]

prayers for the dude trying to stop Bakkies Botha on the line hahaha

[@TennisCoachno1]

Amazing gas from Matthew Tait to close in on Habana of all people!

[@milaz4380]

Yeah, but he didn't stop him :)

[@michaelnewey]

Habana was running toward the posts from out wide with Tait closing the angle, which creates the illusion of him catching up.

[@DOX83UK]

That was enjoyable watching England get hammered

[@snapsorfly]

Who is here after mighty SA lift 2019 World Cup trophy?

[@phindele]

Me

[@snapsorfly]

@@phindele well done :)

[@davidpearn2484]

And me 😉

[@jordanvideos8811]

How time flys hopefully we play lime that 2019 this year

[@michaelahsin2187]

That’s one off the best no 8 eva!!

[@samuelleenderts163]

Springboks against england world cup final 2019. Underdogs and two great tries

[@Sircharlesbailey]

"Hold on, not one more please" hahaha

[@sheldonsuklal1025]

Our guys are hardcore against those girls . BOKKE!!!!

[@redcrusader5168]

Most teams never realized until it was too late that Jaque Fourie was actually a sprinter in the body of a truck with vice grips for forearms.

[@tumelomofokeng4526]

So well put! Him and JDV should have had the most test caps for a Centre duo in all of World Rugby

[@menaceIIsociety187]

Byran Habana - what a legend! Lets go Bokke!!!

[@rushdiishmail9686]

Toooooo good.👌🏾🇿🇦

[@liamheckroodt2383]

Habana scored all the treis

[@Rusty_Shackleford79]

10:21 of pure happiness right there

[@Slappies007]

2007 World Cup, the best team ever in the Springbok jersey💯

[@Sangoma0]

It must be said that Bryan Habana has not been kind to England...

[@teebrinner5939]

Habana hasn't been kind to any rugby nation

[@wtf4493]

@@teebrinner5939 he has been kind to south Africa

[@teebrinner5939]

@@wtf4493 ah yes this is true, a true legend

[@DieFlabbergast]

That's OK: it's not in his job description. :)

[@reyeenzukz4672]

Bryan habana killing them

[@daraeleroux8414]

I must say, I loved Bryan Habana's try

[@HenryDube72]

Which one?

[@MrSimonw58]

Habana, Habana, HABANA, Bryan Habana !

[@daisysuperdog2814]

Habana!

[@flightofthefatman]

Richie McCaw said the toughest team he played against was the 2009 team. Those are mean forward packs, especially the front row.

[@henniebester9437]

The last time the B&I Lions lost a series was also in 2009, at the Battle of Loftus. One of the toughest games ever played - even though the Lions would never admit it, they had poor attitude.

[@sakabula2357]

@@henniebester9437 That second test still one of the best games ever...I was blessed to have been able to be there and have watched that game probably a hundred times

[@silkychan6099]

Imo the reason the current springbok problems is that they havent really reached the same level as the springboks team that last won the world cup. What make more interesting is that the all blacks had managed to maintain their level and winning everything in sight.

[@kevinrtres]

Until 15 September 2018

[@pieter5004]

feelssogoodman

[@christiaanbotes6404]

Did anybody notice Eddie Jones standing next to Jake White in the stand?

[@valeshan]

He was assistant coach for springboks in 2007.

[@peetcoetzer8539]

Habana is a beast

[@mellowgamer352]

00:20 How I miss this commentator in international rugby..

[@sakabula2357]

Hugh Bladen

[@NeilOosthuizen]

Interesting how many games we were behind...

[@deetee9546]

There's another 2 to add to this list!

[@trevorbaronet1168]

Satisfied

[@Hammersteyn]

9:55 Oh no, not one more please 🤣🤣🤣

[@GSJeri]

What!? No try by the great Ashwin Willemse!?!? Oh thats right he did not score that many to begin with...

[@warken1985]

haha!!

[@johanbotha8827]

how can you even comment on that. this should and are a team sport. what the team is today is not the best but the fact that you are stating that makes it clear that you part of the problem. I have no respect for you buddy. I would rather cry every weekend than to listen to someone that does not understand the game or respect it. I love my rugby and it breaks my heart by please shut ..... up before you make shitty comment like that.

[@TransurLifeawai]

Johan, I don't understand most of your comment, because its written so badly. But I think what Gerhard Jacobsz is saying, is that Ashwin Willemse was a bit overrated....and one can expect people to note these kinds of things, as it is a backlash, in response to all those people who are saying things such as "Ashwin Willemse won the World Cup" & "Ashwin Willemse was player of the year" etc etc. Fact is, SO many people took Willemse's side, after the Supersport incident, as regarded him as a hero, while they also villainized Nick Mallet & Naas Botha....this despite the fact that we still don't know exactly what the 'tiff' was about. All we know, is that Mallet and Willemse didn't get along, and Willemse may or may not have been an unprofessional presenter/pundit. But everyone was quick to label the incident as racist, and many were calling for Mallet and Botha to be fired. This is the world we live in, where you are guilty of something, as long as someone has accused you of it.

[@soulielgha316]

de zskdd

[@dillynlakey6420]

But the two of them were biased to certain individuals. A lot of commentaters in South Africa applaud leroux for any small thing he does where as in most of the time he catches the worlds kak on. Nobody speaks about his no look passes to the linesman or him trying so hard and messes up play with his horrible floating passes

[@juckoosaurus]

Kolbe's one has gotta be in the updated version soon

[@supersquats]

The Boks for a while were a shit hot side with a huge number of great players in multiple positions. The current Bok side just doesn’t have the overall talent that the past sides had

[@flightofthefatman]

They have had a huge drain of players that have all gone to Europe with over 500 players now playing rugby there.

[@kevinrtres]

YUP, and who wouldn't? $500k Euros for ONE season. You only need two to retire comfortably in South AFrica.

[@DavyBrando]

Is that so?

[@gammon1183]

We will see tomorrow 😎🇬🇬

[@timmo491]

Amusing that Ackerman is now coach at Gloucester.

[@bapetiuys-kosweti3487]

Bokke Bokke Bokke...2007 - 2008...🇿🇦🏉💪🏼

[@nkululekoshabangw7928]

Admin I think you might want to update this video after this world cup final...the two tries that ware scored in the final surely they deserve to be in the list...

[@KR-jg7gc]

That decade we ruled with a green iron Antelope.. So much pedigree on one side omg

[@wot4922]

Still here in 2021.

[@kenlloyd1268]

Don't watch England games unless they play Wales or I've known they have lost,great tries by SA.

[@svt3941]

Oh please not 1 more

[@KiwiGraggle]

I know, brilliant aint it, lol.

[@xpat73]

LOL - about 18 of these tries are from the 2007 when a severely under strength England side - like B/C team - played SA.

[@RealRugby]

xpat73 Still good tries

[@TonyTightlips]

That Johan Ackermann in the thumbnail?

[@RealRugby]

Yes it is

[@kanomorojele4956]

lol 1:24 Sheeeesh that 2007 footage... looks late 90s if you know what I mean...

[@SpartanHighKing14]

Pierre Spies was a monster

[@perrusvosloo1179]

Pierre spies was a beast

[@captaingreybeard7994]

Amazing to think SA only started playing England from 2000 onwards.

[@flightofthefatman]

Don't fink so bro... they've been touring the Northern Hemisphere since the early 1900s along with NZ. They won a few grand slams against the home nations as well...more times than NZ.

[@Trajan2401]

@@flightofthefatman ,no it's 4 each isn't it between NZ and SA?

[@sasarasasarasa]

England's worst nightmare. Kom Bokke !!!! 💪🏆🏆🏆

[@thee_werner_alexander7314]

Most of these came in the 2 game series of 2007 lol

[@benl4862]

I think you can add a few tries from the last two games that SA scored

[@RealRugby]

This video featured tries between 2000 and 2009

[@jaceks6338]

Is that Skinstad congratulating Spies at 7:17? Why we got two #8s on the field?

[@RealRugby]

Jacek S Skinstad mostly played flank in 2007

[@rvh4034]

I remember the one game about 60 min in, we also had to put Spies on wing due injuries or something like that haha

[@rethamarx8102]

9:55 LOL😂

[@anfg7376]

amazing how these saffers deflate after retirement....like they are different people...wonder why

[@charldon9950]

Hier kom die bokke!!

[@rhyshodge4718]

whos on the thumb nail ??

[@MrElhabib123]

Well done South afrika

[@corriedebeer799]

england has beaten the boks only twice in 12 years.

[@ahmedkhan4745]

not any more :(

[@kevinrtres]

@09:55 Oh, no. Not one more, please!

[@kevinrtres]

@9:57...Now wait a minute...Not one more, PLEASE..???!!!!!

[@slimshady6688]

🙌🙌🙌🙌