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.
The Springboks are counting on dynamo Cheslin Kolbe to reproduce his 2019 heroics at scrumhalf if necessary in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Another chapter will be added to the treasure trove of memories from clashes between the Springboks and All Blacks, since their first World Cup meeting in the 1995 final.
Michael Cheika has made three changes to Argentina’s starting XV from the loss to New Zealand for the World Cup bronze final against England on Friday.
Marcus Smith is back at fullback in one of eight changes to England’s starting lineup for the World Cup bronze playoff against Argentina on Friday night.
Victor Matfield has backed the Springboks to return to their physically imposing selves in the World Cup final after two draining playoff matches.
As the Boks prepare to face the All Blacks in a rematch of the 1995 World Cup final, relive the glory of the day Francois Pienaar’s men beat the old foe to lift the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil.
The Springboks and All Blacks both recovered from pool defeats to claim playoff wins over World Cup favourites Ireland and France on their way to the final.
New Zealand are eager to unleash their own version of the Springboks’ famed Bomb Squad and “get into the trenches” in the World Cup final, says All Blacks flank Dalton Papali’i.
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.
Dan Carter has backed Handre Pollard to “play a key role from the get-go” for the Springboks in Saturday’s World Cup final against the All Blacks.