Scary thought: Boks’ best is yet to come
While Siya Kolisi’s Springboks smashed England to win their third Rugby World Cup crown, they could be even better when the 2023 tournament comes around, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
While Siya Kolisi’s Springboks smashed England to win their third Rugby World Cup crown, they could be even better when the 2023 tournament comes around, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
The Springboks were equal measures of brilliance and brutality in a World Cup triumph that was about much more than just a game of rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Springboks produced their best performance of the World Cup to down England in the final. JOHN GOLIATH rates the triumphant Boks following their 32-12 win.
Siya Kolisi’s Springboks have made history after hammering England 32-12 on Saturday and claiming South Africa’s third World Cup title. JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium reports.
The Springboks and England have played some memorable World Cup matches. JOHN GOLIATH looks back the four clashes between Saturday’s finalists at the 2019 showpiece event.
The Springboks will be hoping to make it three from three in World Cup finals when they take on England on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH puts together his greatest-ever World Cup Bok team.
For the Boks to emerge as World Cup winners, they need to make small attacking adjustments the English won’t expect in Saturday’s final, writes defence guru OMAR MOUNEIMNE.
Faf de Klerk holds the key to South Africa’s success on defence in the World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
The Springboks’ relaxed and positive attitude bodes well for an unprecedented test of their mental strength, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
It’s been rather quiet on the mind-games front this week ahead of the World Cup final. England coach Eddie Jones has left JOHN GOLIATH confused and a little disappointed.