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CONTENTS BORN: 23/01/1998 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Aphelele Fassi is one of the most exciting local prospects to have emerged on - the scene over the past couple of seasons. A former schoolboy rugby star at Dale SPRINGBOK SQUAD College in King William’s Town, the lanky Fassi wasted little time to force his TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD way into the Cell C Sharks Carling mix in 2018, earning a winners medal at age 20. A natural ball player, Fassi is deceptively quick and agile for his - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT 1.90m frame, boasts a good skillset and has a rapidly improving kicking game.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.89m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts WEIGHT 89kg

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- CHESLIN KOLBE OUTSIDE BACK

CONTENTS BORN: 28/10/1993 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Toulouse (France) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Widely regarded as one of the most potent attacking forces in the game 14 despite his diminutive frame. Kolbe moved to French side Toulouse SPRINGBOK SQUAD in the 2017–2018 season and made his Bok debut in the 2018 Castle Lager TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD Rugby Championship Test against Australia on 8 September. In June 2019 he starred in the Top 14 final winning the French Championship and in 2021 40 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Kolbe won both the European Cup and Top 14 title with Toulouse. Scored one

RECORD WATCH of the tries of the 2019 RWC when the Bok defeated in the final. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.71m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT Australia 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 France 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80kg Italy 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 2 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 New Zealand 4 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 10 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: A1(R), NZ1(R), A2, NZ2, F(R), S(R), W2. Wales 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019: NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, It, J2, E]. TOTALS 14 9 4 1 8 0 0 0 40 WILLIE LE ROUX OUTSIDE BACK

CONTENTS BORN: 18/08/1989 | PROVINCE/CLUB: (Japan) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT His attacking prowess, good kicking skills and regular try scoring feats 61 established Le Roux as a firm fan favourite at English club Wasps before SPRINGBOK SQUAD moving to Japan. One of the most experienced figures in an exciting TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD Springbok backline that features dangerous outside backs such as Cheslin Kolbe and Makazole Mapimpi. A regular presence in the No 15 jersey for 60 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT the Boks at the 2019 RWC in Japan.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.86m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 9 7 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT Australia 8 5 3 0 2 0 0 0 10 England 6 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 10 France 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90kg Ireland 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 11 2 8 1 3 0 0 0 15 2013: It, S1, Sm, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, W(R), S2, F. Samoa 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014: W1,2, S, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, E, It(R), W3. Scotland 5 5 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 2015: A, NZ1, Arg1, [Sm, S, US, W, NZ2, Arg3]. USA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016: I1,2,3, A2(R), NZ2(R), E, It. Wales 7 5 2 0 2 0 0 0 10 2018: E1,2,3(R), Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, F, S, W2. TOTALS 61 40 20 1 12 0 0 0 60 2019: NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, It, J2, W, E]. MAKAZOLE MAPIMPI OUTSIDE BACK

CONTENTS BORN: 26/07/1990 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C Sharks TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The speedy Cell C Sharks wing is a world-class, clinical finisher out 14 wide and announced himself on the international stage with some SPRINGBOK SQUAD eye-catching displays for the Springboks. He boasts an impressive TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD try-scoring statistical record for the Boks, which include the first ever try scored by a Springbok in a RWC final. 70 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.84m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 3 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 15 WEIGHT Australia 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Italy 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 91kg Japan 2 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 25 New Zealand 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Namibia 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Wales 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 2018: W1, Arg1,2, A1. TOTALS 14 9 4 1 14 0 0 0 70 2019: A, NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, Nam, It, J2, W, E]. SBU NKOSI OUTSIDE BACK

CONTENTS BORN: 21/01/1996 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C Sharks TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The strongly built wing established himself as a squad member 11 and strong presence on the Bok wing from 2018 onwards fol- SPRINGBOK SQUAD lowing his recovery from several injury setbacks. Powerful and TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD fast with ball in hand, Nkosi has well-known knack for scoring out wide despite the close attention of defenders. 40 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.81m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 WEIGHT Australia 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Canada 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 4 2 2 0 3 0 0 0 15 89kg France 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Wales 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: E1,2,3,4, F, S. TOTALS 11 9 2 0 8 0 0 0 40 2019: A, Arg2, [Nam, C, W]. YAW PENXE OUTSIDE BACK

CONTENTS BORN: 03/04/1997 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C Sharks TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The Queenstown-born predatory speedster made his mark with the - Cell C Sharks following some outstanding performances for the SPRINGBOK SQUAD . He caught the eye of the national selectors and was TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD duly included in the 2020 Springbok Showdown clash at Newlands. He has blitz pace and a good skill-set, and is equally at home at full- - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT back and wing.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.81m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts WEIGHT 89kg

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- ROSKO SPECMAN OUTSIDE BACK

CONTENTS BORN: 28/04/1989 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Toyota TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT ‘SpecMagic’ is a two-time HSBC Sevens Series winner with - the Blitzboks and a bronze medalist at the 2016 Rio . The SPRINGBOK SQUAD speedster with the wicked side-step and flame-hot take-off speed decided TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD to move back to after representing the Vodacom in 2018 and 2019. His displays for the Free State side has earned him a - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT place in the enlarged Springbok squad for the Georgia series.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.76m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts WEIGHT 85kg

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- DAMIAN WILLEMSE OUTSIDE BACK

CONTENTS BORN: 07/05/1998 | PROVINCE/CLUB: DHL TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Willemse is a member of the emerging crop of talent in South 6 African rugby. He quickly rose through the ranks, starting with SPRINGBOK SQUAD South African Schools in 2015, to the Junior Springboks side TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD in 2017 to become a capped Springbok in 2018. The versatile Willemse can play in several backline positions, notably fullback 5 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT and flyhalf, but is a good option in the midfield as well. He was a

RECORD WATCH replacement for the 2019 RWC Springboks in Japan. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.87m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Canada 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 New Zealand 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 91kg Wales 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 6 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON

2018: Arg1(R),2(R), NZ2(R), E4, W2(R). 2019: [C]. LUKHANYO AM MIDFIELDER

CONTENTS BORN: 28/11/1993 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C Sharks TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Lukhanyo Am is the leading outside centre in the country and 15 assumed the leadership role of the Cell C Sharks with equal SPRINGBOK SQUAD calmness and finesse as he so often displays in the Springbok TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD midfield. The 2019 RWC winner is a skilful midfielder with good hands and deceptively quick, which has seen him set up many 15 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT tries for the finishers on his outside.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.86m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT England 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 96kg Namibia 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 New Zealand 3 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 Wales 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON TOTALS 15 11 3 1 3 0 0 0 15 2017: W(R). 2018: E1,2, Arg1,2, NZ1. 2019: NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, Nam, It, J2, W, E]. DAMIAN DE ALLENDE MIDFIELDER

CONTENTS BORN: 25/11/1991 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Munster (Ireland) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Big Damian de Allende was named South African Vodacom 47 Player of the Year for 2015 and is a stalwart for SPRINGBOK SQUAD Irish side Munster in the midfield. The former DHL Stormers TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD centre and RWC winner is a versatile back, has great hands, and a knack for busting tackles and scoring vital tries. 30 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.91m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 10 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 3 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 Canada 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 105kg France 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ireland 4 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 Italy 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014: Arg1,2, W3(R). Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015: A, NZ1, Arg1,2, [Sm, S, US, W, NZ2, Arg3]. New Zealand 10 1 8 1 1 0 0 0 5 2016: I1,2,3, Arg1,2, NZ1(R),2, E, It. Samoa 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017: Arg1(R),2(R), NZ1(R), A2(R), NZ2(R), I. Scotland 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: E1,2, A1, NZ1,2, E4, F, S, W2. USA 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 2019: NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, Nam(R), It, C, J2, W, E]. Wales 4 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 TOTALS 47 24 21 2 6 0 0 0 30 JESSE KRIEL MIDFIELDER

CONTENTS BORN: 15/02/1994 | PROVINCE/CLUB: (Japan) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Jesse Kriel and his twin brother Dan both played for the Junior 46 Springboks at the 2014 World Rugby U20 Championship in New SPRINGBOK SQUAD Zealand. Jesse has speed to burn, an eye for the outside gap and is TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD very good at organising the backline defence. Made his made his Test debut in 2015 and quickly established himself as one of the most 60 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT exciting backs in the local game before moving to Japan. A 2019 RWC

RECORD WATCH winning squad member. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.86m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 9 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 8 3 3 2 2 0 0 0 10 England 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 France 4 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 15 95kg Ireland 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 9 1 7 1 2 0 0 0 10 2014: Arg1,2, W3(R). Samoa 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015: A, NZ1, Arg1,2, [J, Sm(R), S, US, W, NZ2, Arg3]. Scotland 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 2016: I1(R), Arg1(R),2(R), A1, NZ1, A2. USA 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 2017: F1,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, F4, It, W. Wales 4 1 3 0 2 0 0 0 10 2018: W1, E2(R),3, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, E4, F, S, W2. TOTALS 46 23 20 3 12 0 0 0 60 2019: A, NZ1(R), Arg1(R),2, J(R), [NZ2(R)]. MIDFIELDER

CONTENTS BORN: 21/03/1998 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Emirates Lions TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The young Emirates Lions midfielder scooped the SA Rugby Young - Player of the Year at the 2020 SA Rugby Awards after an impressive SPRINGBOK SQUAD season for the Johannesburg-based franchise. He can play centre and TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD wing with equal effect. His mercurial rise from SA Schools to , right up to the cusp of international action has not gone unno- - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT ticed, least not by the national selectors who have rewarded him with

RECORD WATCH inclusion in the Springboks’ enlarged squad. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.79m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts WEIGHT 90kg

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- FRANS STEYN MIDFIELDER

CONTENTS BORN: 14/05/1987 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Toyota Cheetahs TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The experienced, powerful midfielder with the booming boot has been 67 one of French club Montpellier’s marquee players for a number of years SPRINGBOK SQUAD before his return to South Africa to join the Toyota Cheetahs in Bloem- TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD fontein. Apart from the legendary , Steyn is the only other Springbok player to have won two RWC winners’ medals. 141 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT HEIGHT RECORD WATCH SPRINGBOK CAREER TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT MILESTONES P W L D T C P Dg Pts 1.91m Argentina 5 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 Australia 11 5 6 0 1 0 6 2 29 British Isles 3 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 6 WEIGHT Canada 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 11 10 1 0 1 1 2 1 16 Fiji 2 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 11 116kg France 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ireland 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 Italy 2 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 11 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Japan 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 2006: I, E1,2. 2007: E1(R), Sm1, A1(R), NZ1(R), S, Namibia 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 [Sm(R), E3, T(R), US, Fj, Arg, E4.], W. 2008: W2(R), New Zealand 9 4 4 1 0 1 5 0 17 It, NZ1(R),2(R), A1, NZ3(R), A2(R), W3(R), S(R), E(R). Samoa 3 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 8 2009: BI1,2,3(R), NZ1,2, A1,2(R),3(R), NZ3. 2010: Scotland 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 W1, A2,3, W2, S, E. 2011: A2, [W, Fj, Nm, Sm.]. Tonga 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 2012: E1,2, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1. 2017: F1(R),2(R),3(R). USA 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 2019: A(R), NZ1(R), Arg1(R),2(R), J(R), [Nam, It(t+R), Wales 7 7 0 0 1 0 2 0 11 C, J2(R), E(R)]. TOTALS 67 51 14 2 11 7 21 3 141 ELTON JANTJIES FLYHALF

CONTENTS BORN: 01/08/1990 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Pau (France) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The Emirates Airlines skipper is an established member of the 37 Springbok squad having made his international debut already in 2012 SPRINGBOK SQUAD against Australia in Pretoria. An accomplished place kicker, the 2019 TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD RWC winning squad member is well-known for attacking prowess in the No 10 jersey. 281 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.76m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 5 4 1 0 1 12 14 0 71 WEIGHT Australia 6 2 2 2 0 13 7 0 47 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 8 0 0 16 England 3 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 5 88kg France 4 4 0 0 1 10 9 0 52 Ireland 4 2 2 0 0 6 7 0 33 Italy 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 5 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 12 2012: A2(R), NZ2(R). New Zealand 6 1 5 0 0 3 5 0 21 2016: I1(R),2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, It(R), W. Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 2017: F1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, It(R), W(R). Wales 4 0 4 0 0 2 4 0 16 2018: W1, E1(R),3, A1, NZ1(R),2(R), E4(R), F(R), S(R), W2(R). TOTALS 37 18 17 2 2 62 49 0 281 2019: A, Arg2, [Nam, C]. HANDRÉ POLLARD FLYHALF

CONTENTS BORN: 11/03/1994 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Montpellier (France) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The Springbok pivot added the 2019 RWC title to his 2012 World Rugby 48 U20 winners’ medal. Pollard is the Bok vice-captain, and also skippered SPRINGBOK SQUAD the Junior Boks in 2014 when he was named World Rugby Junior Player TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD of the Year. He also represented the Springboks at the 2015 and was a points- scoring machine for the Vodacom Bulls before his 457 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT move to Montpellier in France.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.88m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 8 6 2 0 2 12 15 0 79 WEIGHT Australia 4 2 2 0 0 4 6 0 26 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 5 3 2 0 0 7 14 0 56 98kg France 2 2 0 0 0 3 7 0 27 Ireland 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 5 Italy 3 3 0 0 0 10 2 0 26 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Japan 3 2 1 0 0 4 5 0 23 2012: A2(R), NZ2(R). New Zealand 10 2 7 1 2 16 16 2 96 2014: S, Arg1,2, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, It(R), W3(R). Samoa 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 14 2015: A, NZ1, Arg1,2(R), [J(R), Sm, S, US, W, NZ2, Arg3]. Scotland 3 3 0 0 1 9 8 1 50 2017: NZ1(R),2(R), I, F4, It, W. USA 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 8 2018: E1,2,3(R), Arg1, A1(R), NZ1, A2, NZ2, E4, F, S, W2. Wales 5 2 3 0 1 3 11 1 47 2019: NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, It, C(R), J2, W, E]. TOTALS 48 28 19 1 6 74 89 4 457 MORNÉ STEYN FLYHALF

CONTENTS BORN: 11/07/1984 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Vodacom Bulls TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Steyn returned to Pretoria having starred for Top 14 side Stade Francais since 66 2013. The kicking machine was a member of the formidable Vodacom Bulls SPRINGBOK SQUAD team team that bagged three Vodacom Super Rugby titles. Steyn has won an TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD U21 World Championship title, two Carling Currie Cups, a Vodacom Tri-Nations with the Boks and a French Top 14 title. His consistantly good performances 736 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT have earned him a deserved recall to the Springbok setup. He famously landed

RECORD WATCH the winning penalty at Loftus to clinch the 2009 Lions Series for the Springboks. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.84m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 7 5 1 1 0 15 18 0 84 WEIGHT Australia 15 6 9 0 0 16 43 5 176 British Isles 3 2 1 0 0 2 5 0 19 England 4 3 0 1 1 3 13 1 53 90kg Fiji 1 1 0 0 1 5 2 0 21 France 3 2 1 0 0 5 7 1 34 Ireland 3 2 1 0 0 2 3 1 16 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Italy 4 4 0 0 3 14 8 0 67 2009: BI1(t+R),2(R),3, NZ1(R),2, A1,2,3, NZ3, F, Namibia 1 1 0 0 1 6 1 0 20 It, I. 2010: F, It1,2, NZ1,2, A1, NZ3, A2,3, I, W2, New Zealand 13 4 9 0 1 10 36 2 139 S, E. 2011: A1, NZ1, A2(R), NZ2, [W, Fj, Nm, Sm, Samoa 2 2 0 0 1 4 3 0 22 A3.]. 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, S(R). 2013: Scotland 4 3 1 0 0 2 6 0 22 It, S1, Sm, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, W, S2(R), F. USA 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 6 2014: W1,2, Arg1(R),2(R), A1. 2015: [US(R)]. Wales 5 5 0 0 0 15 9 0 57 2016: I2(t), Arg2(R), A1(R), NZ1(R), A2, NZ2. TOTALS 66 41 23 2 8 102 154 10 736 FAF DE KLERK SCRUMHALF

CONTENTS BORN: 19/10/1991 | PROVINCE/CLUB: (England) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Since bursting on the international scene in 2016 against Ireland 30 after a string of imposing performances for the Emirates Lions, the SPRINGBOK SQUAD nippy scrumhalf with the blonde hair is now widely regarded as a TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD star No 9. An integral member of the 2019 Castle Lager Rugby Championship winning team, he started in the 2019 RWC win over 20 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT England and is a talisman for English side Sale Sharks.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.70m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 6 4 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT Australia 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 5 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 France 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80kg Ireland 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 6 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2016: I1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1,2, E(R), It(R), W. Wales 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, F. TOTALS 30 16 13 1 4 0 0 0 20 2019: NZ1, Arg1,2(R), J1, [NZ2, It, J2, W, E]. HERSCHEL JANTJIES SCRUMHALF

CONTENTS BORN: 22/04/1996 | PROVINCE/CLUB: DHL Stormers TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The DHL Stormers scrumhalf announced his arrival on the international 10 stage with a match-winning performance for the Springboks against SPRINGBOK SQUAD Australia in July 2019. He followed that up with some impressive TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD performances for the Springboks when send into action off the bench. The 2019 RWC winner has sniping speed around the scrums and edges 20 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT of broken play and gives a crisp service from the base.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.66m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76kg Italy 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 5 2019: A, NZ1(R), Arg1(R), J1(R), [NZ2(R), Nam, TOTALS 10 8 1 1 4 0 0 0 20 It(R), C(R), J2(R), E(R)]. SANELE NOHAMBA SCRUMHALF

CONTENTS BORN: 19/01/1999 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C Sharks TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Born in the Eastern of Alice, Nohamba has firmly established - himself as one of the most exciting young talents on the local rugby scene. SPRINGBOK SQUAD The nippy young scrumhalf has carried on at senior level where he left off TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD at school, starring in the Cell C Sharks’ Carling Currie Cup campaign and earning a spot in the Springbok Showdown clash of 2020 at Newlands in - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Cape Town.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.64m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts WEIGHT 69kg

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- COBUS REINACH SCRUMHALF

CONTENTS BORN: 07/02/1990 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Montpellier (France) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The former Cell C Sharks scrumhalf was a firm fan favourite because 14 of his try-scoring exploits at , in the English SPRINGBOK SQUAD Premiership before his move to Montpellier in France where is playing TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD alongside Bok No 10 Handré Pollard. Scored the fastest recorded hat- trick at the 2019 RWC and he is the son of the late former Springbok 30 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT winger and South African track and field star Jaco Reinach.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.75m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 Canada 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 15 England 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 84kg Ireland 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014: A2(R), NZ2(R), I(R), E, It, W3. Wales 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015: A(R), NZ1(R), Arg1(R),2(R). TOTALS 14 9 5 0 6 0 0 0 30 2019: A(R), Arg2, [Nam(R), C]. JEAN-LUC DU PREEZ UTILITY FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 05/08/1995 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Sale Sharks (England) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Twin-brother of Dan who is also former Cell C Sharks and 13 current Sale Sharks player, based in England. The forward SPRINGBOK SQUAD utility represented the Junior Boks and also played for the TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD Emerging Springboks before making his Test debut in the Sprinboks versus Wales clash on November 26, 2016 at the 10 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT in .

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.94m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT Australia 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 England 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 France 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116kg New Zealand 2 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 Wales 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 13 7 4 2 2 0 0 0 10 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON

2016: W(R). 2017: F1(R),2(R),3, Arg1(R),2(R), A1(R), NZ1, A2(R), NZ2(R). 2018: E1,2(R),3(R). RYNHARDT ELSTADT UTILITY FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 20/12/1989 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Toulouse (France) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The Johannesburg-born Elstadt is one of a couple of players that just 2 missed out on final selection for the 2019 Springbok RWC winning squad. SPRINGBOK SQUAD Strong performances for his French side Toulose earned the former DHL TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD Stormers player a much-deserved recall to the Bok squad in 2019. A powerful ball carrier and hard-hitting tackler, the loose forward is also a - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT good option at lock.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.98m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 115kg

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2019: A, Arg2. DAN DU PREEZ LOOSE FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 05/08/1995 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Sale Sharks (England) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Twin-brother of Jean-Luc du Preez and elder brother Robert - the 4 brothers are now playing in the colours of Sale Sharks in England after SPRINGBOK SQUAD making their mark at the Cell C Sharks in . He can play in various TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD loose trio roles and is a string ball carrier. A former Junior Springbok, hemade his international debut for the Springboks on 18 November - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT 2017 against France at the in Paris.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.96m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Italy 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wales 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 117kg

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2017: F4(R), It(R), W. 2018: W1. PIETER-STEPH DU TOIT LOOSE FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 20/08/1992 | PROVINCE/CLUB: DHL Stormers TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Pieter-Steph, who was named the SA Rugby Player of the Year for 55 2016, 2018 and 2019, is an uncompromising forward who is equally SPRINGBOK SQUAD comfortable playing on the side of the scrum and at lock. Was crowned TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD as the 2019 World Rugby Player of the Year for his heroic contribution to the Springboks’ 2019 RWC triumph in Japan. Captained the Springboks 25 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT in the once-off Test against Wales in Washington in 2018 season.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 2.00m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 9 6 3 0 2 0 0 0 10 WEIGHT Australia 7 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 England 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 France 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 113kg Ireland 4 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 10 Italy 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 8 1 6 1 1 0 0 0 5 2013: W(R), F(R). 2015: Arg1(R),2(R), [J, S(R), Scotland 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 US(R), W(R)]. 2016: I1(R),2,3, Arg1(R),2(R), A1(R), USA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NZ1, A2, NZ2, E, It, W. 2017: F1(R),2(R),3(R), Wales 7 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arg1(R),2(R), A1, NZ1(R), A2(R), NZ2, I, It, W. TOTALS 55 30 22 3 5 0 0 0 25 2018: W1*, E1(R),2,3, Arg1,2(R), A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, E4, F, S, W2. 2019: A, NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, It, J2, W, E]. *Captain SIYA KOLISI (C) LOOSE FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 16/06/1991 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C Sharks TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Kolisi was appointed Springbok captain in 2018 and the 50 Bok skipper is a huge fan favourite. Nowadays playing in the SPRINGBOK SQUAD franchise colours of the Cell C Sharks, the Springbok kingpin is TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD a tough-as-nails loose forward who is comfortable on either side of the scrum. He led the Springboks to that memorable RWC 30 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT final 32-12 triumph over England in Japan.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.88m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 8 6 2 0 4 0 0 0 20 WEIGHT Australia 6 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 98kg France 6 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Ireland 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Japan 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013: S1(R), Sm(R), Arg1(R),2(R), A1(R), NZ1(R), Namibia 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 A2(R), NZ2(R), W, F(R). 2015: Arg1(R). [J(R), New Zealand 7 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sm(R)]. 2016: I1, 2, 3. 2017: F1, 2, 3, Arg1, 2, Samoa 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, F4, W. 2018: E1*, 2*, 3*, Scotland 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arg1*, 2*, A1*, NZ1*, A2*, NZ2*, E4*, F*, S*, Wales 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 W2*. 2019: Arg2, J1*, NZ2*, Nam(R), It*, C*. TOTALS 50 32 16 2 6 0 0 0 30 J2*, W*, E*. *Captain KWAGGA SMITH LOOSE FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 11/06/1993 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Yamaha Júbilo (Japan) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The versatile and tough as nails loose forward was a star for the Blits- 6 boks on the Sevens circuit before he established himself as a vital SPRINGBOK SQUAD member of the free-scoring Emirates Airline side, for whom he made TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD many outstanding outings in Vodacom Super Rugby. Smith made his Bok debut in 2018 against Wales in Washington and was a member - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT of the 2019 RWC winning side.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.80m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 New Zealand 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 95kg Wales 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 6 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON

2018: W1. 2019: NZ1, Arg1,2(R), [Nam, C]. MARCO VAN STADEN LOOSE FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 25/08/1995 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Vodacom Bulls TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The industrious was born in Krugersdorp and quickly earned a 3 reputation in domestic rugby for his hard-hitting tackles for the SPRINGBOK SQUAD Vodacom Bulls. He goes by the nickname of “Eskom” and has TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD already represented the Barbarians and the Boks on the international stage, having made his Test debut in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT fixture against Argentina in Durban on August 18, 2018.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.84m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 111kg

TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON

2018: Arg1(R), A2(R). 2019: Arg2(R). DUANE VERMEULEN LOOSE FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 03/07/1986 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Vodacom Bulls TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The powerful No 8 is one of the world’s best in his position and his 54 strong ball carrying abilities and bone crushing tackling make him an SPRINGBOK SQUAD ideal loose forward. Forms a formidable loose trio with Pieter-Steph TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD du Toit and Bok skipper Siya Kolisi. An influential Bok forward figure, he won scooped the Man of the Match Award for his outstanding 15 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT display in the 2019 RWC final victory over England.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.93m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 6 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT Australia 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 7 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 France 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 117kg Ireland 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 9 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 2012: A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, S, E4. 2013: Arg1,2, Samoa 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, W, S2, F. 2014: W1,2, S, Scotland 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, E, It, W3. USA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015: [Sm, S, US, W, NZ2, Arg3]. 2016: I1,2. Wales 7 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 2017: F4, It. 2018: E1,2,3,4, F, S, W2. TOTALS 54 38 15 1 3 0 0 0 15 2019: NZ1*, Arg1*, J1, [NZ2, It, J2, E]. *Captain JASPER WIESE LOOSE FORWARD

CONTENTS BORN: 21/10/1995 | PROVINCE/CLUB: (England) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Wiese has established himself as one of the stars of Leicester Tigers in the - English Premiership. His consistently good performances for the Tigers SPRINGBOK SQUAD saw him deservingly rewarded with a spot in the Springboks’ 2021 squad TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD for the two Georgia Tests and the Castle Lager Lions Series. He previously played for the Toyota Cheetahs. He can play as a strong ball carrying No 8 - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT or is equally effective as flanker.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.90m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts WEIGHT 110kg

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- LOOD DE JAGER LOCK

CONTENTS BORN: 17/12/1992 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Sale Sharks (England) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The tall Springbok lock joined English side Sale Sharks from the 45 Vodacom Bulls and has since established himself as a key forward in a SPRINGBOK SQUAD side featuring several South African forwards. Injuries have disrupted TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD his past two seasons somewhat, but when fully fit he is menacing presence in the lineout for both club and country. A member of the 25 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT 2019 RWC winning Springbok side.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 2.06m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 7 5 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT Australia 6 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 5 England 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 France 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122kg Ireland 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014: W1(R),2(R), S, Arg1,2, A1(R), New Zealand 6 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 NZ1(R), It(R), W3(R). Samoa 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015: A(R), NZ1, Arg1, [J, Sm(R), S, US, Scotland 3 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 W, NZ2, Arg3(R)]. USA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016: I1, Arg1,2, A1,2(R), NZ2(R), E, It, W. Wales 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017: F3(R), A1(R), NZ1(R),2, I, F4, It, W. TOTALS 45 24 20 1 5 0 0 0 25 2018: E4(R), S(R). 2019: A, Arg2, [Nam, It, J2, W, E]. EBEN ETZEBETH LOCK

CONTENTS BORN: 29/10/1991 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Toulon (France) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Eben is a stalwart figure in the heart of the Springbok tight five and 85 the hulking No 4 lock is one of an impressive number of Springbok SPRINGBOK SQUAD lineout specialists. Currently plying his trade for Toulon in the French TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD Top 14, he briefly captained the Springboks in 2017 before his season was disrupted by injury. An influential playing figure in the Springboks’ 15 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Castle Lager Rugby Championship and RWC winning teams of 2019.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 2.03m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 16 12 3 1 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT Australia 14 7 5 2 1 0 0 0 5 England 8 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 France 5 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 123kg Ireland 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012: E1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1,2, NZ2, I, S, E4. 2013: It, S1, Sm, New Zealand 15 2 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, W, S2(R), F. 2014: Arg1(R),2, A1, Samoa 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, E, It, W3. 2015: A, NZ1, Arg1,2, [J(R), Sm, Scotland 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S, US, W, NZ2, Arg3]. 2016: I1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, USA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NZ2, E. 2017: F1,2,3*, Arg1*,2*, A1*, NZ1*, A2*, NZ2*, I*, Wales 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 F4*, It*, W*. 2018: Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2.NZ2, E4, W2(R). TOTALS 85 51 29 5 3 0 0 0 15 2019: A*, NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, Nam(R), It, J2, W, E]. *Captain NICOLAAS JANSE VAN RENSBURG LOCK

CONTENTS BORN: 06/05/1994 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Montpellier (France) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT He played in the second row for the Pretoria-based Vodacom Bulls before - making the switch to Montpellier in 2016 to play in the French Top 14 SPRINGBOK SQUAD competition. The lanky lock was a key member of the Junior Springboks that TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD won the silver medal at the 2014 World Rugby Under-20 Championship in New Zealand, playing alongside the likes of Malcolm Marx. A very good lineout - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT operator, he comes into the Springbok squad to bolster an already impressive

RECORD WATCH selection of lineout options. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 2.00m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts WEIGHT 115kg

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- FRANCO MOSTERT LOCK

CONTENTS BORN: 27/11/1990 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Heat (Japan) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Affectionately nicknamed “Sous” by his teammates, has made a telling 39 impact at lock for the Emirates Lions before his move to Gloucester in SPRINGBOK SQUAD England, and has since moved on to play club rugby in Japan. The lanky TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD lock is known for his massive work-rate and strength in the lineout and his impressive movement around the field. Won the Castle Lager Rugby 5 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Championship and RWC trophy in 2019 with the Boks.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 2.00m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 106kg France 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ireland 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016: I2(R),3(R), A1(R), NZ1(R), E(R), It(R), W(R). Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017: F1,2,3, Arg1,2, NZ1, A2, NZ2(R), I(R), F4(R), It(R). New Zealand 7 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 2018: E1,2,3, Arg2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, F, S, W2. Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019: NZ1, Arg1, J1, [NZ2, Nam(R), It(R), Wales 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 C, J2(R), W(R), E(R)]. TOTALS 39 23 14 2 1 0 0 0 5 MARVIN ORIE LOCK

CONTENTS BORN: 15/02/1993 | PROVINCE/CLUB: DHL Stormers TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The Springboks’ abundance of lineout options have limited the number of 3 appearances for Orie, who played a starring role for the Emirates Lions in SPRINGBOK SQUAD the Vodacom Super Rugby and domestic competitions. He has since moved TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD back to Cape Town after signing for the DHL Stormers, while previously he also enjoyed an overseas stint with the . Orie made his debut in - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Springboks’ Test versus Wales on June 2, 2018 in Washington and will be

RECORD WATCH determined to add to his current tally against Georgia. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.98m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wales 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTALS 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 110kg

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2018: W1(R). 2019: A(R), Arg2(R). RG SNYMAN LOCK

CONTENTS BORN: 29/01/1995 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Munster (Ireland) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Towering RG Snyman forms a formidable partnership at Test 23 level with fellow locks Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager and SPRINGBOK SQUAD Franco Mostert. His move to Munster from the Vodacom Bulls TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD was unfortunately punctuated by injuries, but when fully fit he remains a menacing presence in the lineout, and he has 5 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT impressive handling skills and agility for such a big man.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 2.06m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 129kg France 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: E1,2,3, Arg2(R), New Zealand 4 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 A1(R), NZ1(R), A2(R), Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NZ2(R), E4(R), F(R), S, W2. Wales 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019: NZ1(R), Arg1(R),2, TOTALS 23 15 7 1 1 0 0 0 5 J1(R), [NZ2(R), Nam, It(R), C, J2(R), W(R), E(R)]. JOSEPH DWEBA HOOKER

CONTENTS BORN: 25/10/1995 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Bordeaux-Bègles, (France) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Dweba was an outstanding schools hooker and a key member of the - 2015 Junior Springbok squad before his breakthrough for the Toyota SPRINGBOK SQUAD Cheetahs. His move from Bloemfontein to French side Bordeaux in TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD the Top 14 competition saw him gained valuable experience and his good showings in the No 2 jersey earned him a first call-up to the - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Springbok squad.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.72m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts WEIGHT 108kg

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- MALCOLM MARX HOOKER

CONTENTS BORN: 13/07/1994 | PROVINCE/CLUB: (Japan) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Marx has established himself as one of the Springboks’ stalwart 33 players – whether starting in the No 2 jersey or coming off the SPRINGBOK SQUAD bench. His powerful ball carrying abilities and incredible turnover TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD exploits saw him nominated as a candidate for the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year Award. He is also a stalwart squad 25 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT member of the 2019 Castle Lager Rugby Championship and RWC

RECORD WATCH winning Springbok squads. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.89m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 4 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 5 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 116kg France 5 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Ireland 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016: NZ1(R), W(R). New Zealand 7 1 5 1 2 0 0 0 10 2017: F1,2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, I, F4, W. Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: Arg1,2, A1(R), NZ1, A2, NZ2, E4, F, S, W2. Wales 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019: NZ1, Arg1(R), J1, [NZ2, It(R), C(R), J2(R), TOTALS 33 18 12 3 5 0 0 0 25 W(R), E(R)]. BONGI MBONAMBI HOOKER

CONTENTS BORN: 07/01/1991 | PROVINCE/CLUB: DHL Stormers TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Mbongeni “Bongi” Mbonambi is a powerfully built hooker who is well-known 36 for his hard-crafting nature around the field. He overcame a life-threatening SPRINGBOK SQUAD illness in 2018 to establish himself as the regular No 2 in the Bok squad, TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD no mean feat when your fellow hooker is Malcolm Marx. Has a healthy penchant for scoring tries off the back of the powerful Bok driving maul. 35 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship and RWC trophy in a

RECORD WATCH memorable 2019 season with the Springboks. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.75m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 5 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 WEIGHT Australia 4 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 5 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 France 4 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 103kg Ireland 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 3 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 10 Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Namibia 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 2016: I3(R), A1(R), NZ2(R), E(R), It(t+R). New Zealand 6 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2017: F1(R),2(R),3(R), Arg1(R),2(R), Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NZ1(R), I(R). It, W(R). Wales 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: E1,2, Arg1(R),2(R), A1, NZ1(R), TOTALS 36 22 13 1 7 0 0 0 35 A2(R), NZ2(R), E4(R), F(R), S(R), W2(R). 2019: A, NZ1(R), Arg1, J1(R), [NZ2(R), Nam, It, J2, W, E]. SCARRA NTUBENI HOOKER

CONTENTS BORN: 18/02/1991 | PROVINCE/CLUB: DHL Stormers TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Ntubeni is another rugby product, however, it is 1 in Cape Town where he as made his mark as a no-nonsense and SPRINGBOK SQUAD hard-working hooker. A member of the enlarged 2019 Springbok TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD squad, the stocky hooker has shrugged off several injury niggles to play an important role for the DHL Stormers in the pandemic-inter- - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT rupted 2020 and 2021 domestic seasons.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.74m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT TOTALS 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100kg

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2019: Arg2(R). PROP

CONTENTS BORN: 05/05/1995 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C Sharks TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The big man is one of those rare breeds of front rankers who can pack on both sides of 12 the scrum with equal destructive force. The Cell C Sharks strongman has been a regu- SPRINGBOK SQUAD lar member of the Springbok setup the past three seasons. He showed early promise TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD representing the SA Schools, the Junior Springboks and the Emerging Springboks before making his Test debut against Wales in Washington in June 2018. He was - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT called up to replace the injured in the pool stage of the 2019

RECORD WATCH RWC tournament in Japan. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.90m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 France 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 130kg Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wales 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON TOTALS 12 8 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: W1(R), E1(R),2(R),3(R),Arg1(R), E4(R), F(R), S(R), W2(R). 2019: Arg2, [Nam(R), C]. PROP

CONTENTS BORN: 10/02/1992 | PROVINCE/CLUB: DHL Stormers TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Kitshoff has tasted World Rugby U20 Championship success with 47 the Junior Springboks in 2012 and won three South African Vodacom SPRINGBOK SQUAD Super Rugby Conference titles with DHL Stormers, all before his 24th TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD birthday. In 2019 he added the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title and RWC medal to his impressive honours collection. Previously played for 5 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Bordeaux-Bègles in the French Top 14 before returning to South Africa in

RECORD WATCH 2017 and is now an established member of the Bok front row. HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.83m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 6 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 6 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 118kg France 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ireland 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016: I3(R), Arg1(R),2(R), A1(R), NZ1(R), A2(R), Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NZ2(R), E(R), It(R), W(R). 2017: F1(R),2(R).3(R), New Zealand 8 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 Arg1(R),2(R), A1(R), NZ1(R), A2(R), NZ2, I(R), Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F4(R), It(R), W. 2018: W1(R), E1(R),2(R),3(R), Wales 5 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 Arg1(R),2(R), A1, NZ1, A2(R), NZ2, F, S, W2. TOTALS 47 25 19 3 1 0 0 0 5 2019: NZ1, Arg1(R), J1, [NZ2, Nam(R), It(R), C(R), J2(R), W(R), E(R)]. PROP

CONTENTS BORN: 13/03/1990 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Saracens (England) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT The former DHL Stormers front prop is nowadays a vital cog in the front 21 row of English club Saracens. Koch is also a member of the 2019 RWC SPRINGBOK SQUAD squad member. He is a powerful scrummager and has great ability TEST POINTS GEORGIA SQUAD around the park – two of the hallmarks of his game. - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.85m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Canada 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 England 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 118kg France 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Namibia 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015: NZ(R), Arg1. New Zealand 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016: Arg1(R),2, NZ1, A2, NZ2, E, It. Scotland 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: NZ2(R), F(R), S(R), W2(R). Wales 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019: A(R), Arg2, [Nam, It(R), C, J2(R), W(R), E(R)]. TOTALS 21 12 9 0 0 0 0 0 0

FRANS MALHERBE PROP

CONTENTS BORN: 14/03/1991 | PROVINCE/CLUB: DHL Stormers TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Malherbe is one of the unsung heroes of the Springboks’ impressive 38 tight five performances of the successful 2019 Castle Lager Rugby SPRINGBOK SQUAD Championship and RWC winning campaigns. Forms a formidable front TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD row combination for the DHL Stormers and the Boks with Steven Kitshoff and Bongi Mbonambi. Malherbe is powerful in the scrums and not shy to 5 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT put in the hard yards around the park.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.90m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Canada 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 England 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 138kg France 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Ireland 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON Japan 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013: W, S2. 2014: Arg1(R),2(R). New Zealand 5 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2015: A(t+R), Arg2(R), [Sm(R), S(R), US, Samoa 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 W, NZ2, Arg3]. 2016: I1,2,3. 2017: F1,2. Scotland 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018: E2,3, Arg1,2, A1, NZ1, A2, NZ2, E4, USA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F, S, W2. Wales 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2019: NZ1, Arg1(R), J1, [NZ2, It, C(R), TOTALS 38 27 10 1 1 0 0 0 5 J2, W, E]. OX NCHÉ PROP

CONTENTS BORN: 23/07/1995 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Cell C Sharks TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Born in Bloemfontein, he quickly made his mark in senior provincal 1 rugby, where he was a firm stalwart and fan favourite for the SPRINGBOK SQUAD Toyota Cheetahs before his move to the coastal Cell C Sharks in TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD Durban. A back-to-back SA Schools representative in 2012-13, Nche earned his first Springbok Test , against Wales in Washington on June 2, 2018. - GEORGIA MANAGEMENT Strong in the scrums and very handy and mobile with ball in hand.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.73m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Wales 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT TOTALS 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 115kg

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2018: W1. TREVOR NYAKANE PROP

CONTENTS BORN: 04/05/1989 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Vodacom Bulls TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT A strong scrummager on either side of the scrum and very busy in the 42 tight loose, Nyakane excelled first for the Toyota Cheetahs and the SPRINGBOK SQUAD Vodacom Bulls in the last couple of seasons. He made his Test debut TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD in 2013 already and apart from his great play in the set piece, he also has very good ball skills. Won the Castle Lager Rugby Championship 5 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT and RWC trophy in a memorable 2019 season with the Springboks.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.78m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 6 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 England 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 France 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 121kg Ireland 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Japan 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 8 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 2013: It(R), S1(R), Sm(R). 2014: S(R), Samoa 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 Arg1(R), A1(R), NZ1(R), A2(R), NZ2(R), I(R), Scotland 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E(R), It, W3(R). 2015: NZ1(R), Arg1(R),2, [J(R), USA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sm(R), S(R), US(R), W(R), NZ2(R), Arg3(R)]. Wales 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2016: I1(R),2(R), A1(R), It(R), W(R). 2017: TOTALS 42 23 16 3 1 0 0 0 5 Arg1(R),2(R), A1(R), NZ1(R), A2(R), NZ2(R), F4(R), It(R), W(R). 2019: A, NZ1(R), Arg1, J1(R), [NZ2(R)]. PROP

CONTENTS BORN: 22/03/1989 | PROVINCE/CLUB: Sale Sharks (England) TEST CAPS MATCH SCHEDULE

MANAGEMENT Oosthuizen will be keen to add to his current tally of caps having missed 30 out on Test action since the end of 2017. The strong scrummaging former SPRINGBOK SQUAD Cell C Sharks prop is nowadays an important member of English club side TEST POINTS

GEORGIA SQUAD Sale Sharks, where he plies his trade alongside several fellow Springboks. He made his Springbok debut versus England at Durban, on June 9, 2012 20 GEORGIA MANAGEMENT and also represented the Barbarians.

RECORD WATCH HEIGHT SPRINGBOK CAREER MILESTONES 1.80m TEST RECORD BY OPPONENT P W L D T C P Dg Pts Argentina 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEIGHT Australia 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 5 England 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 France 4 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 127kg Ireland 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Italy 3 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 Japan 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TEST APPEARANCES BY SEASON New Zealand 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012: E1(R), NZ2(R). Samoa 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013: It(R), S1(R), Sm(R), Arg1(R),2(R), A1(t+R), Scotland 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 NZ1(R), A2(R), NZ2(R), W(R), S2(R), F. USA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2014: W1(R),2(R), S, I(R), E(R), It, W3. Wales 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2015: [J(R), US(R)]. TOTALS 30 22 7 1 4 0 0 0 20 2017: F1(R),2(R),3(R), Arg1,2, A1, I. MILESTONES RECORD WATCH GEORGIA MANAGEMENT GEORGIA SQUAD SPRINGBOK SQUAD MANAGEMENT MATCH SCHEDULE CONTENTS

THE SQUADGEORGIA TEST CAPS TEST CAPS TEST CAPS TEST CAPS BORN: BORN: BORN: BORN: LOCK Mikautadze Konstantine PROP Melikidze Giorgi HOOKER Bregvadze Jaba PROP Gigashvili Beka 66 28 23 67 01/07/91 24/05/96 23/04/87 17/02/92

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