Willie le Roux made to attend to hitch Springbok Test centurion membership
Willie le Roux must wait some time longer to turn into simply the eighth Springbok to succeed in the 100-Test mark.
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The 35-year-old veteran fullback has made 98 appearances within the inexperienced and gold jersey so far.
Le Roux, is bidding to turn into simply the eighth South African to succeed in the magical three-figure mark – and the fourth backline participant to take action.
It’s value remembering that 944 gamers have pulled the famed inexperienced and gold jersey over their heads since 1891.
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However, Le Roux was left out of Rassie Erasmus’s 23-man squad to tackle England on the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday.
Aphelele Fassi will begin within the No 15 jersey this weekend.
Le Roux, who performed the complete 80 minutes in opposition to Scotland final weekend, wanted to play an element in each the Springboks’ two remaining end-of-year tour matches with a view to attain the 100-Test mark.
He will now want to attend till at the least mid-year 2025 so as to take action.
Springbok staff to face England
15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 RG Snyman, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche
Replacements: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Gerhard Steenekamp, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Elrigh Louw, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Cobus Reinach, 22 Handre Pollard, 23 Lukhanyo Am
SOUTH AFRICA’S TEST CENTURIONS
| Player | Tests | Tries |
| Eben Etzebeth * | 129 | 6 |
| Victor Matfield | 127 | 7 |
| Bryan Habana | 124 | 67 |
| Tendai Mtawarira | 117 | 2 |
| John Smit | 111 | 8 |
| Jean de Villiers | 109 | 27 |
| Percy Montgomery | 102 | 25 |
| Willie le Roux * | 98 | 15 |
Willie le Roux is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner
Le Roux, who was born in Stellenbosch and attended famed Paul Roos Gymnasium, turned 35 on 18 August 2024.
He made his Test debut on 8 June 2013 in opposition to Italy at Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban and has scored 15 tries so far.
Le Roux has received 67 of his Tests, misplaced 30 with one different ending in a draw for a win share of 68%.
He made his provincial debut for Boland Cavaliers and has additionally represented Griquas, Free State Cheetahs, Sharks and Blue Bulls in South Africa, in addition to Wasps (England) and Canon Eagles and Toyota Verblitz (each Japan).
Le Roux is a two-time Rugby World Cup winner having been a part of each the 2019 and 2023 Webb Ellis Cup-winning Springbok squads.
SPRINGBOKS’ END-OF-YEAR FIXTURES AND RESULTS
Sunday, 10 November vs Scotland – Murrayfield, Edinburgh – Springboks received 32-15
Saturday, 16 November vs England – Allianz Stadium, London – 19:40 (SA time)
Saturday, 23 November vs Wales – Principality Stadium, Cardiff – 19:40 (SA time)
BIO: WILLIE LE ROUX
| Full identify: Willem Jacobus le Roux | |
| Date of delivery: 18 August 1989 | |
| Place of delivery: Stellenbosch | |
| Schools: Strand, Paul Roos Gymnasium | |
| Springbok No: #848 | |
| Physical: 1.86m, 90kg | |
| Current age: 35 | |
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