Cape Town, 06 March 2026 – South African rugby excellence took centre stage at the annual SA Rugby Awards, where Springboks players Malcolm Marx and Nadine Roos were named Men’s Player of the Year and Women’s Player of the Year, respectively.
As the official vehicle partner to South African Rugby Union (SARU), Hyundai Automotive South Africa continues to play a strategic role in providing vehicles to the national men’s and women’s teams, national under-20 team, Blitzboks Sevens team as well as development programmes across the country.
Speaking from the awards ceremony hosted at the Cape Town International Convention last night, Hyundai Automotive South Africa CEO Stanley Anderson, said the company’s involvement with SA Rugby aligns with their strategic commitment to supporting South African sport and unearthing young talent.
“Rugby remains one of the most powerful platforms for national pride, social cohesion and youth development in South Africa. Working with SA Rugby allows us to contribute to a sporting ecosystem that continues to inspire millions of South Africans.”
For Hyundai, the partnership represents more than brand visibility in one of the nation’s most beloved sports. “Tonight is about every player who excelled throughout the 2025 season and we honour and celebrate their achievements. Well done to all the winners as well as those who were nominated.”
Some of the SA Rugby Awards 2025 winners, included:
Coach of the Year: Rassie Erasmus (Springboks)
Team of the Year: Springboks
SA Rugby Young Men’s Player of the Year: Ethan Hooker
SA Rugby Young Women’s Player of the Year: Byrhandré Dolf
Springbok Men’s Sevens Player of the Year: Shilton van Wyk
Springbok Women’s Sevens Player of the Year: Nadine Roos
Junior Springbok Player of the Year: Haashim Pead
Spirit of 95 Award: Siya Kolisi
Springboks Legacy Award: Rassie Erasmus
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