Willie: Never write off the All Blacks

Willie le Roux insisted that the Springboks would not underestimate the All Blacks when the two teams square off in the World Cup final in Paris on Saturday.

Wales veteran quits Test rugby

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny has announced his retirement from Test rugby, saying it was a difficult decision to step away.

Ox hopes for sweet taste of RWC success

Ox Nche smiled as the Springbok loosehead prop reeled off the desserts he had tasted during the World Cup in France following last week’s semi-final win over England.

Schalk: Rassie made Bok rivals fear us

Schalk Brits says Rassie Erasmus has ignited a resurgence in Springbok scrummaging prowess, with a focus on the reigning world champions winning penalties at the set-piece.

Refreshed Roos ready to roar for Stormers

Evan Roos is reinvigorated and poised to make a resounding impact as he takes the next step in his remarkable journey with the DHL Stormers.

Wallabies predict a ‘black out’ in final

Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell have backed New Zealand to beat South Africa and claim a record fourth World Cup title on Saturday.

All Blacks to defuse Bomb Squad

Forwards coach Jason Ryan said New Zealand have a plan to “take some gas” out of the Springboks’ substitutes when the teams clash in the World Cup final on Saturday.

New Stormers skipper after injury blow

Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche is a frontrunner to replace Salmaan Moerat as DHL Stormers captain, with the injury-plagued lock set for another spell on the sidelines.

Woodward: England had Boks on the ropes

Clive Woodward says that England “stunned” the Boks in their World Cup semi-final, but hailed the “big calls” made by Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber to get a win for SA.

Watch: Ox is a try-scoring machine too!

Hailed “the most destructive loosehead in the world” after mauling England in the World Cup, Ox Nche here pins his ears back and scores a long-range try for the Cheetahs.