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.
World Rugby’s council has reportedly approved a significant change to the international rugby calendar by giving the new Nations Championship the green light.
Drawing on his experience of guiding the Springboks to the 2007 World Cup, Jake White says the opportunity to write a piece of history is more than enough motivation for the defending champions.
The Springboks will try to deny New Zealand an early lead as they expect the All Blacks to fly out of the blocks in Saturday’s World Cup final.
Former New Zealand international Mils Muliaina says the Springboks need to start Handre Pollard if they want to beat the All Blacks in Saturday’s World Cup final.
In Saturday’s World Cup final, the Springboks can expect an All Blacks side that will know how to cope with the challenges they faced when the two teams last clashed at Twickenham.
World Rugby has officially confirmed that veteran English referee Wayne Barnes has been appointed as the man in the middle for Saturday’s World Cup final in Paris.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup final marks the 11th meeting between the Springboks and All Blacks since the appointment of Rassie Erasmus in 2018, South Africa having won four and drawing once.
After the Springboks edged England to set up a World Cup final with New Zealand, Jacques Nienaber’s coaching staff and players have plenty to think about before the battle for a record fourth title.
Robert du Preez tallied 14 points in the Premiership, while Dillyn Leyds suffered defeat in the Top 14, as the early parts of the northern hemisphere seasons continued.
Ox Nche was called “the most destructive loosehead in the world” after the loosehead prop’s influential performance in that last-gasp World Cup semi-final victory over England.