All Blacks to drop ‘bomb’ on Boks
Tamaiti Williams recognises the strength of the Bok bench, but the All Blacks prop is relishing the physical challenge when the teams clash in the World Cup final on Saturday.
All Blacks: Bring on the Boks!
The All Blacks are both “mentally and physically” ready for Saturday’s World Cup final against rivals South Africa, according to defence coach Scott McLeod.
England skipper to quit after World Cup
England vice-captain Courtney Lawes has announced he will retire from international duty at the completion of the World Cup.
Boks primed for ‘massive’ title battle
Assistant Deon Davids anticipates an epic showdown between the Springboks and the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday, noting the rich history between the teams.
All Blacks mauling of Pumas ‘just wrong’
MARK KEOHANE is troubled by the 38-point differential of the All Blacks’ 44-6 win over Argentina in their World Cup semi-final, given the significance of the match.
All Blacks icon relishing ‘last dance’ in Paris
Aaron Smith says he is going to enjoy his “last dance” for New Zealand, hoping like Dan Carter and Richie McCaw in 2015 that he bows out by lifting the World Cup trophy.
Boks won’t play England on emotions
Bongi Mbonambi has dismissed England’s talk of revenge in Saturday’s World Cup clash, with Bok teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit drawing motivation from his compatriots.
Ref change for Boks vs England clash
World Rugby have confirmed a match official replacement for the World Cup semi-final between defending champions, the Springboks, and England in Paris on Saturday.
Mo’unga puts World Cup woe behind him
Kiwi flyhalf Richie Mo’unga exorcised the ghosts of the 2019 World Cup semi-final loss by England with a commanding performance in the thrashing of Argentina on Friday.
Cheika: Defeat hurts, but that’s the game
Michael Cheika said Argentina were “hurting” after their World Cup semi-final pummelling by New Zealand, but insisted “they will be ready” for next Friday’s third-place playoff.
