‘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.
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.
Jones: Rassie is a cunning coach
Eddie Jones says that while England are expecting a physical onslaught from the Boks, they are also prepared for an unexpected approach during Saturday’s World Cup final.
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.
Habana: Siya’s been an inspiration
Former World Cup winner Bryan Habana believes that Siya Kolisi lifting the World Cup trophy would be a massive achievement for both him and South Africa.
Recap: Your weekend in rugby
A look back at some of the biggest stories in the world of rugby over the past weekend. Catch up with the news here.
Boks soar in rankings
World Cup finalists England and South Africa are now the two top-ranked teams in the World Rugby rankings.
