Kolisi hails ‘special’ Bok effort
Siya Kolisi paid tribute to the way the Springboks “chased lost causes” after a sensational comeback World Cup quarter-final victory over tournament hosts France on Sunday night.
Siya Kolisi paid tribute to the way the Springboks “chased lost causes” after a sensational comeback World Cup quarter-final victory over tournament hosts France on Sunday night.
Four years after playing a key role in South Africa winning the World Cup, Cheslin Kolbe put himself back at Test rugby’s top table with an exhilarating performance at the Stade de France on Sunday.
Handre Pollard’s long-range penalty gave the Springboks enough of a buffer to see out a victory over France and secure a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
Steve Borthwick said he had no doubt England would be written off for the World Cup semi-finals, but backed his players to once again rise to the occasion.
Hot on the heels of relentless tackling eliminating the world’s best attacking team, France have waved a red flag in front of the charging Springboks by claiming to be the masters of defence.
New Zealand’s dramatic World Cup quarter-final win over Ireland was founded on four years of “adversity and hurt”, former All Blacks said.
Mark Andrews says the Springboks may regret fielding an attacking halfback combination in the World Cup quarter-final against France.
Damian Willemse says the Springboks “have made plans” to nullify and counter France’s kicking game ahead of the World Cup quarter-final on Sunday evening.
More than used to big occasions, having won a World Cup final and lifted a Champions Cup title, Cheslin Kolbe has his eyes focused on the World Cup quarter-final against France.
A tearful Johnny Sexton appeared at the post-match press conference after his dreams of a fairytale ending were dashed by the All Blacks in an absorbing quarter-final contest on Saturday.