When New Zealand had guys like Cullen, Lomu, Merthens, Wilson, Marshall etc etc, it was their golden era. They were unstoppable. South Africa always got hammered by New Zealand. Every year we were thrashed.
When Australia had Latham, Larkham, Eals, Gregan, Tune and Horan etc etc it was their golden era. They were also an incredibly good side, who thoroughly deserved their WC in 19999.
But now, it's our turn. We had enough of Streuli, and every Tom, Dick and Harry becoming a Springbok. So much political interference and negative image of our country had an incredible impact on our game. Finally, we are seeing our senior players in their prime, with a star-studded team, as every position is filled by the best we have.
John Smit, Botha, Matfield, Beast, Spies, both Steyns, Fourie, Pienaar, Habana, Du Preez... Now is our time to shine. We are finally the best in the world, and if this keeps going, I heve no doubt that this team can become one of the best we have ever had in Springbok rugby history.
The fact that we just won a Lions series, and 2 test against the All Blacks, even though we didn't play as well as this team should, should scare the crap out of anyone. Let us bask in our spotlight...