Springbok replacement stalwart, Danie Rossouw, has been playing out of his skin as of late. With absence of teammate, Bakkies Botha, Rossouw has been given a few more opportunities to start in the Springbok #4 jumper, and boy has he taken those opportunities.

The 32 year old, 1.98m, 120 kg Rossouw seems to have become better with age, having arguably his best year ever in 2010.

Records/Honours

• Currie Cup winner with the Blue Bulls, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009
• Super 14 winner with the Bulls, 2007, 2009 & 2010
• Member of the World Cup winning Springbok squad, 2007
• British & Irish Lions series winner, 2009
• Tri-Nations winner, 2009

Highlights of Danie Rossouw’s efforts against France at Newlands – 12 June 2010: [CombatBok]