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Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 29

The one tactic Victor Matfield ‘couldn’t understand’ as Boks beaten at own game

Victor Matfield has questioned South Africa’s kicking strategy after the Springboks lost the aerial battle in their 42-38 loss to Australia in Perth on Sunday, with Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii repeatedly coming out on top under the high ball.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 14

'Head and shoulders above everyone': Matfield singles out two players in RGR series

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has singled out Springboks duo Malcolm Marx and Cheslin Kolbe for being "head and shoulders above everyone" in the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, naming the hooker his player of the series.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 7

Victor Matfield: 'That always happens... The expectations are so high for him'

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has backed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to be the Springboks first-choice fly-half moving forward, but has said he "needs to work through this second-year syndrome."

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 31

Victor Matfield: 'He showed why he's probably the best Springbok of all time'

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has hailed Eben Etzebeth as “probably the best Springbok of all time” after the veteran lock produced a towering response to the pressure surrounding his form in Saturday’s series-levelling 33-26 victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 26

'We dominated them': Ex-Bok captain Matfield not worried about losing All Blacks series

Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield is not worried about losing the Greatest Rivalry series to New Zealand after going down 1-0.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 25

'That was interesting with Rassie, something you don't often see': Victor Matfield

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has highlighted the difference between the two benches in the All Blacks' 33-16 win over the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday, saying “we didn't see the impact of the Bomb Squad for the first time” in the first Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. 

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 18

‘They look vulnerable’: Victor Matfield spots weakness ahead of Boks' first All Blacks clash

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has said that he "saw something" in the All Blacks' 50-19 win over the Bulls at the weekend that showed a weakness in Dave Rennie's side ahead of their first meeting with the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 11

Matfield predicts Bok 10 call for All Blacks, but differs from Erasmus

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has predicted that Rassie Erasmus will start Manie Libbok at fly-half for the Springboks' first match against...

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 14

Boks' rivals hailed as 'the team to beat at next year's World Cup' by 2007 winner

South African World Cup winner Victor Matfield has claimed only three teams can win the World Cup next year – the Springboks, the All Blacks or France.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 7

'I think he's probably the most underrated player in world rugby': Victor Matfield

South Africa great Victor Matfield has described Springboks centre Damian de Allende as "probably the most underrated player in world rugby" following his performance against England in round one of the Nations Championship at Ellis Park.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 18

The warning Victor Matfield has sent Leinster over Jacques Nienaber

Springbok legend Victor Matfield has warned Leinster that if they don’t extend Jacques Nienaber’s contract, he will be reunited with Rassie Erasmus in time for the World Cup in Australia next year.

Cleveland Browns News / RugbyPass / June 8

Victor Matfield addresses the 'IP' question over Tony Brown's All Blacks move

Springbok great Victor Matfield says Tony Brown's move from the Springboks to the All Blacks following next year's Rugby World Cup will only make the rivalry between the two nations "even bigger", adding that he isn't concerned about the IP that the attack coach will take with him.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 26

Matfield explains what Boks had that Leinster lack in Nienaber system

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield has pinpointed why Jacques Nienaber's defensive system has not been as successful with Leinster as it was with South Africa.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 19

'He might just be the big surprise that Rassie brings in this year': Victor Matfield

Legendary South Africa second-row Victor Matfield has tipped Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht to take the injured RG Snyman's place on the vaunted Springboks bench this year.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / November 11

The moment the Boks knew 'the French can't stand up physically to them': Victor Matfield

Former South Africa captain Victor Matfield believes the Springboks' recent 32-17 victory over France surpassed their 43-10 win over the All Blacks earlier this year.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 19, 2025

Ex-Bok great can't understand narrative around Beauden Barrett

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield has praised All Black first five-eighth Beauden Barrett after his performance in the 41-24 defeat of Argentina in Cordoba. 

Rugby News / RugbyPass / August 18, 2025

Ex-Bok skipper: 'South Africa is not New Zealand, we’re not Ireland'

Victor Matfield has warned that South Africa may have slipped into arrogance prior to their shock 38–22 defeat to Australia at Ellis Park, saying the Springboks must remember who they are.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 16, 2024

The current star Victor Matfield hailed as 'the best Bok of all time'

“He has a fantastic career and has already won two World Cups. He was also South Africa’s Player of the Year. He is on his way to 150 Tests. I was privileged to play some of his first Tests with him.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / July 1, 2024

Former Bok captain Victor Matfield launches personal tirade at Sam Warburton

Former Springboks captain Victor Matfield and ex-assistant coach Swys de Bruin have taken aim at former Wales captain Sam Warburton over his view on Ireland. 

Rugby News / RugbyPass / June 28, 2024

Victor Matfield responds to Rieko Ioane's 'Super Rugby title above a World Cup' take

Springbok great Victor Matfield responded to the All Black's comments, reflecting on his time in the competition.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / April 16, 2024

'They might have the best and the second-best team in the competition'

South Africa and Bulls legend Victor Matfield is hoping his former club mount a late surge to the top of the United Rugby Championship table in their final five matches of the season, but admits that leaders Leinster might have the "best and second-best team in the competition".

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