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title: "Watch – Mighty Springboks fill their trophy cabinet with more silverware in 2024"
description: "Daily Maverick sports editor Craig Ray and journalist Keanan Hemmonsbey dissect the Springboks' season and look ahead to what is in store for the Boks in 2025."
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published: "2024-12-27T12:32:41"
updated: "2024-12-27T12:32:45"
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# Watch – Mighty Springboks fill their trophy cabinet with more silverware in 2024

> Daily Maverick sports editor Craig Ray and journalist Keanan Hemmonsbey dissect the Springboks' season and look ahead to what is in store for the Boks in 2025.

By Craig Ray and Keanan Hemmonsbey · Published 27 December 2024, 14:32 SAST · Updated 27 December 2024, 14:32 SAST

## Key points
- In a season that had more highs than a rugby ball at a lineout, the Springboks triumphed in 11 out of 13 Tests, reclaimed the Freedom Cup from the All Blacks, clinched the Rugby Championship, and showcased their dominance by snatching the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate from the Wallabies, proving once again that they’re not just here to play, but to conquer.
- Springboks shine in 2024, clinching 11 out of 13 Test matches.
- Secured the Freedom Cup against the All Blacks for the first time in 15 years.
- Dominated the 2024 Rugby Championship with impressive performances.
- Retained the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate after two victories over the Wallabies.

## Content

The Springboks enjoyed a stellar 2024 season, winning 11 of their 13 Test matches, capturing the Freedom Cup (contested against the All Blacks) for the first time since 2009, winning the 2024 Rugby Championship, and holding the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate after two big wins against the Wallabies in Australia.

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDGsMicEwQU)

Filmed and edited by: Bernard Kotze
Production: Emilie Gambade

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