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On this day: Rossouw rips apart All Blacks

On 25 July, 1998, Pieter Rossouw gutted the All Blacks with a defence-splitting try to clinch the Springboks a famous win in Wellington.

epa09501428 Springboks player Frans Steyn (front) tackles Damian McKenzie of the All Blacks during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Watch: Try-savers & rib-busters

Springboks Ox Nche, Andre Esterhuizen and Frans Steyn feature in this compilation of superbly timed, monstrous tackles from the 2021-22 rugby season.

On this day: Howlett steals win from Boks

On 24 July, 2004, a last-gasp Doug Howlett try for the All Blacks snatched victory from the Springboks in a heart-stopping Tri-Nations clash in Christchurch.

Watch: Giant Skelton’s bigger little bro

Cameron Skelton, brother of Wallabies lock Will, caused a stir this week when footage emerged of him in a New Zealand club game.

Watch: Class is back in session!

Here’s a compilation of scintillating tries, crunching tackles and audacious skill from some of the best young talent that fans can expect to see when SA schoolboys’ action returns this weekend.

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stick: Kicking complements Bok game plan

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has hit back at criticism from some fans who believe that the Springboks kick away too much possession, saying that supporters should trust the coaching staff more.

On this day: Sharks stun Reds Down Under

On 21 July 2012, Frederic Michalak shone with the boot as the Sharks outscored the Reds three tries to one in a thrilling Super Rugby qualifier in Brisbane.

Watch: Rassie smashes Larkham

Before Rassie Erasmus exchanged his boots for a clipboard he was a barnstorming Springbok loose forward, as this crunching tackle on Wallabies icon Stephen Larkham attests to.

Watch: Prop roasts fullback with cheeky dummy

This front-row beefcake tracks back to scoop up a loose ball with a nippy fullback hot on his heels, before swivelling, tossing a pass to himself and scooting off to leave the defender to wallow in his shame.

Watch: Perenara tells ref he’s wrong

TJ Perenara had commentators in stitches when the All Blacks scrumhalf corrected Australian referee Angus Gardner’s decision in a Super Rugby clash between the Hurricanes and Reds.