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Springboks’ lucky charm? Paarl-born Player NEVER Know What It’s to Lost a Test match

CRAZY STAT ALERT: This World Cup winner doesn’t know what it’s like to lose in a Springbok jersey.

Eleven Tests into his international career, this player is yet to be on the losing side when he plays for the Springboks

Canan Moodie made his Test try-scoring debut for the Springboks as a tender 19-year-old two years ago against Australia on 3 September, 2022.

Since this, the youngster has chalked up 11 Test appearances and clinched a Rugby World Cup winners medal after making the Springbok squad for the 2023 showpiece in France.

His Test match tally includes three games against Argentina, two each against Australia and New Zealand, and one each against England, Wales, Tonga and Romania.

And with all of these games resulting in Springbok wins, that’s a stellar start to Moodie’s fledgling international career.

The now 21-year-old was recently included in the Springboks’ travelling squad for their one-Test tour to Argentina and enigmatic head coach Rassie Erasmus will be hoping Moodie’s winning streak in the green and gold jersey continues for as long as possible.

SPRINGBOK BUILDING A UNIQUE LEGACY

In a recent interview, Moodie explained that while current milestones were nice achievements, there is still more personal targets and goals he wants to reach in the near future.

“I am still writing my story,” the Springbok said.

“I have achieved many things including becoming a Springbok and winning the World Cup. I want to continue that path.

“When I retire, I want to be remembered as a guy who gave everything, every match. Who put his body on the line and loved the game.”

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