On this day: Boks crowned world champs again
On 20 October 2007, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time with victory over defending world champions England in Paris.
On this day: Pumas maul France for bronze
On 19 October 2007, right wing Federico Aramburu scored a try after great teamwork on the counter-attack as Argentina beat World Cup hosts France in the third-place playoff.
Boks to rock France like Class of ‘07
Sixteen years ago, the Rugby World Cup in France ended with it being about the world-champion Springboks, and the 2023 edition will finish the same way, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Where are they now? The 2007 Boks
SA Rugby magazine circles back on the Springboks who started the 2007 Rugby World Cup final against England.
World Cup-winning Bok quartet in Jones’ all-time XV
Maverick coach Eddie Jones has named his Test dream team made up of players he has worked with throughout his illustrious career.
Must-watch: England fan lifts trophy (2007 RWC final)
Look back at this unbelievable clip of an England fan invading the pitch to lift the Webb Ellis Cup following the 2007 Rugby World Cup final, while the Springboks were receiving their winners medals.
Percy’s perfect performance: 2007 RWC final
A look back at Percy Montgomery’s best moments in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final when the Springboks beat England 15-6 to claim their second title.
Best of YouTube: Du Randt’s epic comeback
Check out this fascinating video from Real Rugby on the story behind Os du Randt’s comeback after years in the rugby wilderness, with a phone call from Rassie Erasmus planting the seed for the Bok legend’s return to the game.
Monty joins Covid-19 fight
World Cup-winning Springbok Percy Montgomery will auction off the jersey he wore in the 2007 semi-final against Argentina to raise funds for the Princess Charlene Foundation.
Steyn eyes Lions series
Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.
