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South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (R) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi celebrate after victory with teammates in the third rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on August 7, 2021. (Photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP) (Photo by RODGER BOSCH/AFP via Getty Images)

Watch: Kolisi’s hilarious training story about Etzebeth

Siya Kolisi shared a hilarious story about his fear of having to tackle Springbok teammate and close friend Eben Etzebeth during a training session while both were still at the Stormers.

epa07967045 Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa (C) celebrates with team mates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama, Japan, 02 November 2019. EPA/MARK R. CRISTINO EDITORIAL USE ONLY/ NO COMMERCIAL SALES / NOT USED IN ASSOCATION WITH ANY COMMERCIAL ENTITY

Throwback Thursday: Boks’ greatest World Cup moments

With fewer than 500 days to go until the Springboks begin their World Cup title defence, take a look back at some of South Africa’s greatest moments at the global showpiece.

Watch: Rieko Ioane takes one to the house

Rieko Ioane’s readiness to pounce on a loose pass is on display here as the Kiwi finisher burns France with an opportunistic breakaway, but check the wheels on Les Bleus flyer Teddy Thomas!

Watch: Schoolboy bends it like Biggar

The world’s best goalkickers have to start somewhere, and this kid looks to have the makings of a top sharpshooter in front of the sticks.

Watch: Top tries from Varsity Cup

Look back at six of the best tries scored at the 2022 edition of the Varsity Cup.

Watch: Evan, son of Thor?

The schoolboy exploits of Evan Roos suggests the Stormers No 8 is more than just Duane Vermeulen’s heir apparent for the Springboks.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 25: Bernard van der Linde of Tuks on his way to score a try during the FNB Varsity Cup final match between FNB Maties and FNB UP Tuks at Danie Craven Stadium on April 25, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Watch: Controversial end to Varsity Cup final

Stefan Coetzee provided the title-winning try assist as Tuks came from behind to stun Maties at the Danie Craven Stadium on Monday night, but was his pass to Bernard van der Linde forward?

FNB UP TUKS Winners of the 2022 Varsity Cup Final between FNB Maties and FNB UP-TUKS at the Danie Craven Stadium, Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA

Watch: Tuks celebrate historic Varsity Cup victory

Watch how Tuks celebrated their fifth Varsity Cup title win after coming from behind to beat Maties in the final in Stellenbosch on Monday night.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks crashes through the tackle of Olly Cracknell and Nick Phipps of London Irish during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and London Irish at AJ Bell Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Salford, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)

Du Preez twins are ‘freak shows’

Bristol Prop Max Lahiff had some hilarious words when describing the South Africans packing down in the Sale Sharks pack after their two ties in the Champions Cup.