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Jun 30, 2024 · Springboks legend Victor Matfield has fired back at Sam Warburton’s claim that Ireland are the best team in the world in a stunning counter on South African TV. Appearing on SuperSport’s Final Whistle, Matfield was joined as a guest by former Lions head coach Swys de Bruin and the pair went all out on Warburton and Ireland.
Jul 1, 2024 · Matfield and De Bruin responded to Warburton’s view, with the former Bok captain launching into a personal tirade against Warburton’s career achievements in an attempt to disqualify his view. “I don’t think he has (Warburton) made a final, no, he hasn’t made a World Cup final,” Matfield told SuperSport’s Final Whistle show.
Jul 1, 2024 · Warburton, who did reach the semi-finals of the 2011 Rugby World Cup before a crucial red card, stands by his assessment of Ireland’s prowess. His comments have sparked polarizing opinions, with Matfield’s rebuttal underscoring the enduring rivalry and pride among rugby nations.
And Matfield, a bona fide legend in South Africa with 127 Test caps to his name, took umbrage with Warburton's assessment before sending his sharp-tongued riposte.
Jul 2, 2024 · And Matfield, a legend in South Africa with 127 Test caps, took umbrage with Warburton’s assessment before sending his sharp-tongued riposte. “I don’t think [Warburton] has made a final, no, he hasn’t made a World Cup final. He hasn’t made a semi-final of a World Cup,” he told SuperSport’s Final Whistle, forgetting Warburton’s ...
Jun 30, 2024 · Springboks legend Victor Matfield has fired back at Sam Warburton’s claim that Ireland are the best team in the world in a stunning counter on South African television. Appearing on SuperSport’s Final Whistle, Matfield was joined as a guest by former Lions head coach Swys de Bruin and the pair went all out on Warburton and Ireland.
WATCH as South Africa's most capped Springbok of all time, Victor Matfield, delivers a brutal assessment of the Lions' decline.
