Bok boss backs 23 ‘warriors’ to defend title
Jacques Nienaber is confident that the most experienced Springbok team ever selected will beat the All Blacks and claim a record fourth World Cup title this weekend.
Boks ready for breakdown battle
Loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the significance of securing possession when the Springboks and All Blacks lock horns in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Record-breakers Pollard, Faf start for Boks
Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk are the only two changes to the Springbok XV, with a return to a 7-1 bench, to face the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday.
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.
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.
World Rugby confirms Test rugby shake-up
World Rugby has officially announced the biggest overhaul of international rugby since the game went professional, expanding the World Cup and introducing the bi-annual Nations Championship.
World Rugby greenlights Nations Championship
World Rugby’s council has reportedly approved a significant change to the international rugby calendar by giving the new Nations Championship the green light.
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.
