In partnership with OMO, the Springboks look back on a year defined not only by trophies, but by tenacity – the spirit to stay unbeatable through pressure, setbacks and the triumphs of life.
Amidst 2025 Euro Tour, three icons of the game – Makazole Mapimpi, Jesse Kriel and Aphelele Fassi – reflect on the moments that shaped their journey and what’s next
After a dominant 61-7 win over Japan on 1 November (nine tries, physical control, wet-weather grit), the Springboks carried that momentum into Paris – and on 8 November they secured a hard-fought 32-17 victory against France, reaffirming their status as global heavyweights. In a match that demanded everything, the Boks’ commitment to rising above pressure echoed the message at the heart of OMO’s Stay Unbeatable message – that it isn’t about staying spotless, it’s about what happens after the fall.
With a commanding recent record against Italy – having won 18 of their last 19 encounters, including two convincing victories earlier in 2025 (45-0 and 42-24) – the Springboks enter this fixture as clear favourites.
With the Euro Tour still in full swing (Italy 15 Nov, Ireland 22 Nov, Wales 29 Nov), the Boks’ message remains clear: winning is one thing – but staying unbeatable means you keep showing up when things get real. Through the OMO partnership, this collective spirit resonates with everyday South Africans: if you rise after a fall, you’re already a champion. Play On.
From a gritty comeback in Cape Town to Rassie Erasmus’s 50th Test and Siya Kolisi’s 100th Cap, please see further highlights in the press release attached.
