Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the rugby world over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
‘Flo was a warrior in the back row’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus paid tribute to Francois Louw after the flank called time on his Test career following the World Cup.
Flo: I couldn’t have asked for anything bigger
Francois Louw says he could not have wished for a better end to his Test career after calling it a day with the Springboks’ World Cup win.
Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories regarding the Boks’ World Cup win over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
Departing Flo relishes World Cup redemption
After two unsuccessful World Cup campaigns veteran flank Francois Louw is thrilled to finish his Test career with a winners’ medal. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘Siya has grasped Bok captaincy’
Francois Louw says Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has done very well to cope with the pressures and expectations that come with the role ahead of the World Cup final.
Boks: ‘Kamikaze Kids’ have been impressive
Faf de Klerk on his knowledge of the England players, while Francois Louw speaks about Bath teammate Sam Underhill’s development as a player.
Barnes: Boks should consider Louw for final
Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says the Springboks will need to bring Francois Louw into their starting lineup for the World Cup final on Saturday.
Former ref: Garces got Louw penalty wrong
Former Test referee Rob Debney believes that Wales should have been awarded a late penalty by Jerome Garces that might have given them a 19-16 lead in Sunday’s semi-final.
‘They’re bloody big buggers, aren’t they?’
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.
