Stat attack: 2019 – A Green and Gold Year to Remember
A year after the Boks’ World Cup final win, here are some of the top statistics and achievements from the team’s 2019 season.
Rewind: Springboks vs Wales (RWC 2019)
On this day one year ago, the Springboks booked a World Cup final face-off with England after defeating Wales 19-16 in their semi-final clash.
Revealed: How Willie played through the pain
Fullback Willie le Roux played all three of the Springboks’ World Cup playoff matches with a serious shoulder injury.
Watch: ‘Chasing the Sun’ trailer
The trailer of Chasing the Sun, an emotional five-part documentary series about the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup triumph which premiers on M-Net on 4 October, has been released.
Jones: I’m responsible for England’s RWC loss
Eddie Jones says he takes full responsibility for England’s sub-par performance in the World Cup final against the Springboks in Japan last November.
Rassie: We lose, we go home
Look back at Rassie Erasmus’ team talk in the buildup to the Springboks’ do-or-die pool match against Italy during last year’s Rugby World Cup, and how he correctly predicted the team’s route to the knockout stages.
State-of-origin match: WC/NC team
With SA Rugby reportedly considering a state-of-origin match at the end of the year, MARIETTE ADAMS selects a hypothetical team hailing from the Western Cape and Northern Cape.
‘Rassie was 100% convinced we’d win RWC’
New Bok coach Jacques Nienaber says any reservations around the time needed to turn the Springboks’ fortunes around were eradicated by Rassie Erasmus’ unwavering belief.
Powerhouse publishing firm lands Kolisi book deal
A book on the life of World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will be published next year.
Watch: Respect, emotional moments in rugby
Check out this clip showing one of the game’s core values and why rugby is truly a sport played by gentlemen.
