‘England must be prepared for anything’
England defence coach John Mitchell says he expects the Springboks to be more direct than the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday.
De Allende factor may prompt England midfield shuffle
Damian de Allende’s red-hot form might influence England coach Eddie Jones’ choice of midfield pairing for Saturday’s World Cup final against the Springboks, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
RWC XV: Backline of the semi-finals
MARIETTE ADAMS selects a backline from the individuals who were impressive in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
SABC to broadcast RWC final
The South African Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed that it will broadcast the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks and England in Yokohama on Saturday.
Erasmus: Expansive game won’t win World Cup
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he feels his side will have to grind out a result against England in the World Cup final on Saturday.
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.
Will ‘bomb squad’ alter Jones’ thinking?
The Springboks’ 6-2 bench split doesn’t have universal support, but it seems like the only way Rassie Erasmus’ team will beat England in the World Cup final, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
In Pictures: Springboks vs Wales
Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ 19-16 World Cup semi-final win against Wales in Yokohama on Sunday.
Boks soar in rankings
World Cup finalists England and South Africa are now the two top-ranked teams in the World Rugby rankings.
England in hot water for haka response
England are facing sanction from World Rugby following their unique response to the All Blacks’ haka before their semi-final clash in Yokohama last Saturday.
