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Manie Libbok of the Stormers prepares to take a kick during Investec Champions Cup 2023/24 game between the Stormers and La Rochelle at Cape Town Stadium on 16 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Libbok, the clutch king of Cape Town

Relive Manie Libbok’s match-winning conversion to cap off a sensational comeback as the DHL Stormers edged Champions Cup holders La Rochelle on Saturday.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 2 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Willemse spreads his sevens wings

Witness Red Bull and Rugby World Cup star Damian Willemse’s grand entrance to deliver the tournament trophy at the 2024 Cape Town Sevens.

Sazi Sandi during the Stormers training session held at the Bellville High Performance Centre in Cape Town on 26 September 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Watch: Sazi steers Stormers singalong

Prop Sazi Sandi leads the DHL Stormers in a rousing rendition of ‘Impi yamaStormer’ ahead of the Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle in Cape Town on Saturday.

On this day: Afrika breaks Blitzboks record

On 13 December 2014, Cecil Afrika became South Africa’s all-time leading sevens points-scorer during his home tournament at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.

Watch: Willemse on World Cup scrum call

Damian Willemse has explained his extraordinary decision to call for a scrum inside his own 22 during the World Cup quarter-final against hosts France left even the referee surprised.

Watch: Kolbe is key to Rassie’s battle plan

Data analytics is driving the evolution of player selection, and according to Battle Stats, pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe is the most active member of the current Springbok team.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Damian Willemse of South Africa, raises the Webb Ellis Cup after their victory during the South Africa captain's run held at Stade des Fauvettes ahead of their Rugby World Cup France 2023 Final match against New Zealand on October 27, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Bok champs savour taste of victory

Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk celebrated South Africa’s record fourth World Cup win by joining Castle Lager to launch a limited edition beer for the festive season.

Argentina players celebrate victory in the pool during day two of the 2023 HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium on 10 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Crazy splash at Cape Town sevens

Argentina and Australia were crowned men’s and women’s champions, respectively, in the SA leg of the 2024 sevens series but celebrations got a bit wet and wild – take a look!

On this day: Venter baffles in bizarre interview

On 11 December 2010, Brendan Venter gave this infamous post-match reaction after his Saracens side lost a European Cup tie to Racing 92.

Deon Fourie and Bongi Mbonambi with trophy during the 2023 Rugby World Cup South Africa Trophy Tour through Cape Town on the 3 November 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bok champs ‘public enemy No 1, not lucky’

Deon Fourie addresses the backlash after the Boks dumped out World Cup hosts France, while Schalk Burger disputes claims they were fortunate to win the tournament.