VICTOR MATFIELD

Victor Matfield backs France as Springboks greatest rivals for 2027 Rugby World Cup title

Legendary Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes France poses the biggest threat to South Africa's ambition to win three Rugby World Cups in a row.

11 Feb 2026

Legendary lock Victor Matfield blown away by Springboks performance against France

South Africa's record Test cap holder Victor Matfield was full of praise for the Springboks after their stunning win over France in Paris over the weekend.

12 Nov 2025

Victor Matfield lauds Bulls' young guns knocking on the Springboks' door

Former Springbok Victor Matfield is excited about the talent coming through the Bulls' burgeoning ranks.

17 Apr 2024

Victor Matfield teams up with Eddie Jones in Japan

Former Springbok Victor Matfield is set to feature as a coaching consultant for Japan under head coach Eddie Jones.

11 Feb 2024

Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus heading to Ireland after World Cup

Springbok great Victor Matfield believes Rassie Erasmus is leaving his position as South Africa's director of rugby to take up a similar role in Ireland after the Rugby World Cup in France.

14 Sep 2023

Former Bok greats back southern hemisphere to dominate at Rugby World Cup

Springbok legends Jean de Villiers and Victor Matfield believe it will be a clean sweep for the southern hemisphere sides in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.

02 Sep 2023