Yokohama to Paris: Boks do it again!
Relive South Africa’s successful title defence under Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber which culminated in Paris on Saturday night with the Boks winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Relive South Africa’s successful title defence under Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber which culminated in Paris on Saturday night with the Boks winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi said that rugby does not come any bigger than a World Cup final against old rivals New Zealand.
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks have not allowed the Bongi Mbonambi-Tom Curry racism saga disrupt their preparations for the World Cup final on Saturday.
While the selection of a 7-1 bench for the World Cup final has come at the expense of a few stalwarts of South Africa’s 2023 campaign, there are no hard feelings in the Bok camp.
Jacques Nienaber is confident that the most experienced Springbok team ever selected will beat the All Blacks and claim a record fourth World Cup title this weekend.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber, along with lock Eben Etzebeth and flyhalf Manie Libbok, are among a top-class list of nominees for the 2023 World Rugby awards.
Siya Kolisi says Ireland will be “lucky” to have Jacques Nienaber as the World Cup final marks the head coach’s final match in charge of the Springboks.
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.
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are risk-takers, but their “potent” coaching combination is worth it as the Boks stand on the cusp of a fourth World Cup title, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Head coach Jacques Nienaber said an unchanged Springbok lineup is in the “best form” to beat England on Saturday and secure their spot in the World Cup final.