New Zealand and Iran both feature in this player’s journey to the top. Martin Dover reports
Players
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Jon Cardinelli charts the Springbok’s route to the top
Who is Rosko Specman: Ten things you should know about the Springboks wing
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Who is Steven Kitshoff: Ten things you should know about the Springboks prop
Find out more about South Africa’s destructive loosehead
Who is Duane Vermeulen: Ten things you should know about the Springbok No 8
Find out more about the Springbok who is one of the most feared carriers in the modern game
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Get the lowdown on the man who kicked South Africa to Rugby World Cup glory
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Who is Taulupe Faletau: Ten things you should know about the Wales No 8
From Tonga to Wales, find out about the back-rower's rugby journey
Who is Kyle Sinckler: Ten things you should know about the England prop
Find out about the front-rower's route from Battersea Ironsides to the British & Irish Lions