Boks Dominate 2025 World Rugby Dream Team With Six Players Named

Six Springboks Make World Rugby’s 2025 Dream Team

South Africa’s Springboks have dominated World Rugby’s 2025 Dream Team, with six players earning spots in the elite global selection.

This comes shortly after hooker Malcolm Marx was named World Rugby Player of the Year, highlighting the exceptional form of the national side.

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Star-Studded South African Representation

The South African contingent includes backs Cheslin Kolbe and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, as well as forwards Pieter-Steph du Toit, Thomas du Toit, Ox Nche, and Malcolm Marx.

Their inclusion underscores the depth and quality of the Springbok squad, which has enjoyed a stellar season.

Impressive 2025 Season for the Boks

South Africa has won 11 of their 13 Tests so far this season and secured a victory over the Barbarians in a non-Test match.

Their final fixture against Wales on Saturday offers one last opportunity to cap off a remarkable campaign.

SA Rugby Union Praises Dream Team Honourees

Mark Alexander, president of the SA Rugby Union, congratulated the six players, saying: “They have all played exceptionally well this season and deserve this honour.

Being named in this team is a massive achievement, especially since it consists of the best players throughout the world. To see six Springboks included is a testament to the quality of players we have in South Africa.”

Global Context

The 2025 Dream Team features players from seven nations, with just two New Zealanders and one Irishman included. Several of the South African stars—Nche, Marx, Du Toit, and Kolbe—also appeared in the 2024 Dream Team, cementing their status among the world’s elite.

World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team 2025: