Back then, South Africa was not among the favorites to win this competition. Having emerged from sporting isolation just a few years ago, people did not know what to expect from SA’s rugby team.

Picture: Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images The Stormers have applauded utility back Damian Willemse for his inspiration to the coloured population in South Africa ... into any rugby team in the ...

It hasn’t been an easy journey for Asenathi Ntlabakanye, who has had to prove himself at every step. But now it’s paying off ...