Six South African rugby players have secured positions in World Rugby's 2025 Dream Team following a dominant season that saw the Springboks claim 11 victories from 13 test matches. Backs Cheslin Kolbe and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu joined forwards Pieter-Steph du Toit, Thomas du Toit, Ox Nche, and Malcolm Marx in the prestigious 15-man lineup that features talent from seven nations.
The selection arrives after Marx captured World Rugby Player of the Year honors, cementing South Africa's status at the pinnacle of international rugby. SA Rugby Union president Mark Alexander praised the achievement as recognition of exceptional talent within the national program, noting that several honorees appeared in the previous year's Dream Team as well.
The squad's representation dwarfs that of traditional powerhouses, with New Zealand contributing just two players and Ireland one to the global selection.
The selection arrives after Marx captured World Rugby Player of the Year honors, cementing South Africa's status at the pinnacle of international rugby. SA Rugby Union president Mark Alexander praised the achievement as recognition of exceptional talent within the national program, noting that several honorees appeared in the previous year's Dream Team as well.
The squad's representation dwarfs that of traditional powerhouses, with New Zealand contributing just two players and Ireland one to the global selection.
