Gatland: Boks well placed ahead of final
England’s energy-sapping battle with the All Blacks may count against them ahead of a meeting with the abrasive Springboks in the World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.
England’s energy-sapping battle with the All Blacks may count against them ahead of a meeting with the abrasive Springboks in the World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.
Check out some of the scenes of joy and jubilation as fans celebrate in song and dance across South Africa after the Boks progressed to the World Cup final.
The Springboks booked their place in next week’s World Cup final with a thrilling 19-16 victory over Wales. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks’ performance in the semi-final.
Handre Pollard says the Springboks have made great strides over the past two years and that anything can happen when they face England in the World Cup final next week.
Coach Rassie Erasmus hailed the character of his team and the decisive plays late in the game that enabled the Boks to hold on for a semi-final win over Wales on Sunday.
Captain Siya Kolisi says the most important thing for the Boks was to stick to what they knew best as they ground out a narrow semi-final win over Wales.
The Springboks went from an all-time low to having a chance to reach the 2019 Rugby World Cup final under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus. Here’s a look at that journey:
Handre Pollard kicked a late penalty as the Springboks clinched a gritty 19-16 win over Wales and a place in the World Cup final. JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium reports.
SA Rugby magazine’s Jon Cardinelli soaked up the atmosphere ahead of the highly-anticipated semi-final between the Springboks and Wales at Yokohama Stadium.
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on Wales for a place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.