Victor Matfield is a renowned South African former professional rugby union player, widely regarded as one of the greatest locks in the history of the sport. He is particularly famous for his exceptional mastery and tactical intelligence in the line-out.
Career Overview
Matfield played for and captained the South Africa national team, the Springboks, earning 127 Test caps between 2001 and 2015, making him the second most-capped Springbok in history. He was a key figure in South Africa’s 2007 Rugby World Cup victory, where he was named the IRB (International Rugby Board) Player of the Tournament.
He also had a highly distinguished domestic career, primarily with the Bulls in Super Rugby and the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup.
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Post-Playing Career
Since retiring in 2016 after a final stint with the Northampton Saints, Matfield has remained involved in rugby as a sought-after analyst and line-out coach. He is also a public speaker and was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021
