Barnes to blow World Cup final
World Rugby has officially confirmed that veteran English referee Wayne Barnes has been appointed as the man in the middle for Saturday’s World Cup final in Paris.
World Rugby has officially confirmed that veteran English referee Wayne Barnes has been appointed as the man in the middle for Saturday’s World Cup final in Paris.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup final marks the 11th meeting between the Springboks and All Blacks since the appointment of Rassie Erasmus in 2018, South Africa having won four and drawing once.
Assistant Deon Davids anticipates an epic showdown between the Springboks and the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday, noting the rich history between the teams.
Pick your Bok team for the 2023 Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks in Paris on Saturday!
In an extract from No Rules – The James Small Story, former Springbok centre Japie Mulder explains how they stopped All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu in the 1995 World Cup final.
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.
Ox Nche was called “the most destructive loosehead in the world” after the loosehead prop’s influential performance in that last-gasp World Cup semi-final victory over England.
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.
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio claims referee Ben O’Keeffe “won” the World Cup semi-final for the Springboks with a late penalty decision.