The Most CONTROVERSIAL Springbok SELECTION Of ALL Time

Описание: In 2007, South African rugby was rocked by the most explosive selection controversy in Springbok history. A list of 45 players was submitted—46 were announced. The uninvited guest? Luke Watson.

What followed was a story of politics, power, and a nation grappling with its past—and its future. Jake White, the World Coach of the Year, refused to pick Watson, the son of anti-apartheid hero Cheeky Watson, despite Luke being arguably the most in-form player in the country.

Was it about form, fitness, or family feuds? Why was Watson chosen despite White's objections? And how did this cold war between coach and player nearly tear the Springboks apart just one year before a World Cup?

📌 Watch as we unpack:

The political pressure behind the pick

The clash between transformation and tradition

The Jake White–Luke Watson–Schalk Burger triangle

The media warfare, backroom deals, and explosive interviews

This is the full story of Player No. 46 — and the day rugby changed forever.

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