Deon Fourie has an incredible rugby story. He is the oldest Springboks debutant ever and only played for the Springboks for two seasons. In his last test in the Rugby World Cup Final in 2023, we was asked to play almost the entire game at hooker, a position he hadn’t played in years and, not only did he do a terrific job, he was captain at the end of the match when the final whistle went.
Discover the incredible story of Deon Fourie, rugby’s most unlikely hero. From his humble beginnings to his rise to success, Deon’s journey is truly inspiring.
He has carved out his unique place in Springbok history. Here are the best of his career highlights.
Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Yster!!
Talk about rugby IQ. What a player,great stuff
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We will never forget that break-off from the back after a line out against England, which led to a try by RG Snyman at the 2023 WC.
He must have thought that it was a bad practical joke when he was selected in 2022.
He won the 2012 currie cup as a young captain after 11 years of no silver in the cabinet. A true leader and inspiration he deserves to be a Springbok! One of SA's GOAT's!
Ahh the good ole days of proper Super Rugby…
Bloody legend. And given how great he was for so many years, it's a real shame he had to wait so long to get in green and gold…
Sidenote : it's funny no matter how old the videos where the Stormers play, there's always Brok Harris on the pitch xD.
One forgets just how long he's been playing. One of those clips showed Bekker, Habana, & Schalk
Ill just ask the question, but is this another guy that I think got the "Duane treatment" if you will? It seems like it took forever for Duane to even get into the Bok team, and once he managed to crack it, he went on to become a genuine Bok Legend. There is no question of the quality of Deon, and his Bok journey would sound fake it you put it in a movie script. Literally comes out of nowhere, plays a final as the backup of the backup, and captains the side en the end. Yes, I am being long winded, bur here is my ask – Are we missing a trick with talent acquisition and retention? Thank you for the video!
In the end, he was captain of the springboks in the world cup final 2023 after Kolisi's 10min penalty and remained captain until the end of the match. Great finish of his springboks carieer.
Starting in times with great Hugh Bladen at the microphone 🙂
Yster!!
Thank you for the video. Deon has the heart of a lion, never gives up and was awesome in RWC2023
Must be one of the most underrated players ever.
Oldest ever springbok debutant!! Legend of the game. Will always be remembered as such.