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Up Close & Personal with Springbok Hero Breyton Paulse

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Fasten your seatbelt for an unforgettable trip down memory lane with Springbok legend Breyton Paulse. Breyton discusses the historic significance of being a black Springbok in the late 90s and early 00s. Breyton was a fan favourite and shares behind the scenes stories of his time under the various coaches as well as the notorious Kamp Staaldraad. Paulse helped the Springboks win the 2004 Tri-Nations but ultimately missed out on the 2007 Rugby World Cup. In this candid interview Breyton’s positivity shines through as he shares his best, and not so best, moments in the famous green and gold jersey.
27 Jul 2023 English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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