On this day: All Blacks leave it to Beaver
On 23 October 2011, replacement flyhalf Stephen Donald kicked a match-defining penalty as New Zealand beat France to win the World Cup for the first time in 24 years.
On 23 October 2011, replacement flyhalf Stephen Donald kicked a match-defining penalty as New Zealand beat France to win the World Cup for the first time in 24 years.
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.
The Springboks are bracing for a high-scoring end-to-end World Cup finale against old rivals the All Blacks, following a gritty semi-final victory over England.
MARK KEOHANE is troubled by the 38-point differential of the All Blacks’ 44-6 win over Argentina in their World Cup semi-final, given the significance of the match.
Aaron Smith says he is going to enjoy his “last dance” for New Zealand, hoping like Dan Carter and Richie McCaw in 2015 that he bows out by lifting the World Cup trophy.
Kiwi flyhalf Richie Mo’unga exorcised the ghosts of the 2019 World Cup semi-final loss by England with a commanding performance in the thrashing of Argentina on Friday.
Ian Foster said he would sit down with some popcorn to enjoy seeing who New Zealand will face in the World Cup final after they thrashed Argentina on Friday.
Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina on Friday to set up a World Cup final against the winner of the clash between the Boks and England.
The Boks will pump England to set up a World Cup final against the All Blacks, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.
Springbok icon Bakkies Botha is confident of victory for South Africa and New Zealand in their respective World Cup semi-final clashes this weekend.