The front-rower has proved the doubters wrong
Players
Who is Frans Malherbe: Ten things you should know about the South Africa prop
Find out more about the World Cup-winning tighthead
Who is Makazole Mapimpi: Ten things you should know about the South Africa wing
Discover the Springbok’s remarkable story
Who is Trevor Nyakane: Ten things you should know about the Springbok prop
Find out more about the front-rower, from his nickname to his gin business
Who is Kwagga Smith: Ten things you should know about the South Africa back-row
Get the lowdown on the sevens star turned Test No 8
Who is Vincent Koch: Ten things you should know about the Springboks prop
From golfing dreams to favourite games, find out more about the front-rower
Who is Jesse Kriel: Ten things you should know about the Springboks centre
Meet the South African centre with Lions connections
Who is Rynhardt Elstadt: Ten things you should know about the Springboks forward
Find out about the South African utility forward who is a star at Toulouse. By Jon Cardinelli
Who is Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg: Ten things you should know about the lock
The South African has become a key member of the Montpellier team, writes Jon Cardinelli
Who is Franco Mostert: Ten things you should know about the Springboks lock
From golfing ambitions to a career-threatening injury, get the lowdown on the second-row