[Opinion] Willie le Roux 100: From 'rugby leper' to Springboks stalwart . . .

Willie le Roux: Architect of chaos, master of clutch

The air in the Yokohama International Stadium during the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales was thick with a tension that mirrored the divided opinions of a nation. As Willie le Roux moved the ball, took a high ball, or made a decision, every Springbok fan held their breath.According to Clinton van der Berg’s Got Game website, for months, and even through the early stages of the tournament, the public outcry had been relentless. ‘Styl…

Willie le Roux 100: From 'rugby leper' to Springboks stalwart . . .

Long live the legend of the Assist King Willie Le Roux: The 'unselfish, underappreciated' Springboks warrior

Some players are never truly appreciated until they retire, others maybe not even then. Springboks great Willie Le Roux sits somewhere in the middle.

'Willie, what a man!'

Jasper Wiese, Handre Pollard and other Boks pay tribute to Willie le Roux ahead of his 100th Test. READ: 100 up for Willie, still living the dream Willie le Roux will run out for his 100th Springbok cap this weekend We’ve been asking the players and management what Willie means to them and how he’s impacted their careers. Some amazing words from his teammates #SSRugby pic.twitter.com/y5N4fhSgQL — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) July 11, 2025 The po…