Boks to empty the tank against Kiwis

Mzwandile Stick believes the Boks have selected their best 23 to counter the X-factor of the All Blacks, as Faf de Klerk contemplates Saturday’s World Cup final being his last.

Stick: Boks playing for South Africa!

Mzwandile Stick says Saturday’s clash with the All Blacks in Paris is “almost bigger than a World Cup final” for the Springboks, who are inspired by the messages of support from South Africa.

Killer Kolbe to produce more Bok magic

The Springboks are counting on dynamo Cheslin Kolbe to reproduce his 2019 heroics at scrumhalf if necessary in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Kolisi: Nothing bigger than All Blacks final

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi said that rugby does not come any bigger than a World Cup final against old rivals New Zealand.

Siya: Dropped Boks not ‘sulking’

While the selection of a 7-1 bench for the World Cup final has come at the expense of a few stalwarts of South Africa’s 2023 campaign, there are no hard feelings in the Bok camp.

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.

All clear for Bongi to play final

World Rugby has not found any evidence for a racial complaint against Bongi Mbonambi, and the Springbok hooker is free to face the All Blacks 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.

Matfield: Boks will ‘be at their best’ in final

Victor Matfield has backed the Springboks to return to their physically imposing selves in the World Cup final after two draining playoff matches.

Your Bok team for the final!

There are two changes to the Bok team that beat England for the World Cup final against the All Blacks, as selected by SARugbymag.co.za readers.