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Rugby Mixture Trivia Quiz

A quick quiz for rugby fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by Danweber. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Danweber

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,678

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
366

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Springbok scored four tries against Ireland in Bloemfontein in 1998? Hint

Breyton Paulse

Percy Montgomery

Pieter Rousouw

Stefan Terblanche

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first Springbok to get a red card in a test match? Hint

Bakkies Botha

James Dalton

James Small

Adri Geldenhuys

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Wallabies player put in a famous try saving tackle on Jeff Wilson in the 1996 Bledisoe Cup? Hint

Joe Roff

George Gregan

Phil Kearns

Mathew Burke

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who played outside centre for the All Blacks in the 1999 World Cup semi-final? Hint

Romy Roparti

Frank Bunce

Christian Cullen

Alama Ireimia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who scored six tries against Japan in the 1995 World Cup? Hint

Jonah Lomu

Mark Ellis

Christian Cullen

Glen Osborne

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who captained England at the 1995 World Cup? Hint

Jeremy Guscott

Will Carling

Martin Johnson

Brian Moore

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the losing finalists in the 1999 World Cup? Hint

France

South Africa

New Zealand

England

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Springbok wing scored four tries against Western Samoa in the 1995 World Cup? Hint

Pieter Hendricks

Andre Joubert

Breyton Paulse

Chester Williams

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played number 8 for the Sprinboks in the 2007 World Cup Final Hint

Pierre Spies

Schalk Burger

Juan Smith

Danie Roussouw

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who scored the winning try for South Africa against the Wallabies in 1998 to give them their first Tri-Nations Trophy? Hint

Percy Montgomery

Andre Snyman

Mark Andrews

Bobby Skinstad

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Springbok scored four tries against Ireland in Bloemfontein in 1998?

Answer: Stefan Terblanche

He initially started his career with Boland and later captained the Sharks.

2. Who was the first Springbok to get a red card in a test match?

Answer: James Small

The cards was received against Australia in 1993 by Ed Morrison. Small was sent off after back-chatting the referee.

3. Which Wallabies player put in a famous try saving tackle on Jeff Wilson in the 1996 Bledisoe Cup?

Answer: George Gregan

A young George Gregan cross-covered and tackled Wilson out at the corner flag. The tackle essentially won the game for the Wallabies as well as the Bledisloe Cup.

4. Who played outside centre for the All Blacks in the 1999 World Cup semi-final?

Answer: Christian Cullen

Cullen widely regarded as the best fullback of all-time was thrust into the centre position, many people believe it was the All Blacks downfall at the World Cup.

5. Who scored six tries against Japan in the 1995 World Cup?

Answer: Mark Ellis

Ellis played centre on the day, and the All Blacks won 145-17.

6. Who captained England at the 1995 World Cup?

Answer: Will Carling

Carling captained the team to a semi-final defeat against the All Blacks.

7. Who was the losing finalists in the 1999 World Cup?

Answer: France

France remarkably beat the mighty All Blacks to set up a final with Australia, who proved too strong winning 35-12.

8. Which Springbok wing scored four tries against Western Samoa in the 1995 World Cup?

Answer: Chester Williams

Chester Williams later played for and coached the Cats.

9. Who played number 8 for the Sprinboks in the 2007 World Cup Final

Answer: Danie Roussouw

After illness rules, and Pierre Spies out of the World Cup, Jake White moved Roussouw who normally played lock to the number 8 position.

10. Who scored the winning try for South Africa against the Wallabies in 1998 to give them their first Tri-Nations Trophy?

Answer: Bobby Skinstad

Skinstad came on as an substitute, and after a magnificent dummy, he scored under the poles.

Source: Author Danweber

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