Springboks, Erasmus named 2019’s best
The Springboks and coach Rassie Erasmus had their 2019 achievements recognised by being named Team and Coach of the Year at the World Rugby Awards on Sunday.
Mapimpi is Boks’ big success story
Makazole Mapimpi, the first South African to score a try in a World Cup final, is the Springboks’ most-improved player over the past two years, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Three key points from the World Cup final
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ World Cup final victory over England.
Siya: This is the best feeling ever
Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi react to the Springboks’ emphatic 32-12 victory over England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
‘Bringing SA people hope is a privilege’
Rassie Erasmus says that it’s not the Springboks’ responsibility but their privilege to bring South African supporters hope in what are troubled times for the country. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Rassie: South Africans never give up
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi react to the Springboks winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Erasmus: Boks will give their all
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will empty their tanks as they give everything in the World Cup final against England on Saturday.
Final to witness chess battle for the ages
Rassie Erasmus’ tactical nous and innovation will be put to the ultimate test when he goes up against grandmaster Eddie Jones in the World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Boks, Rassie up for top awards
The Springboks and Rassie Erasmus have been nominated for the World Rugby Team of the Year and Coach of the Year awards, respectively.
Eddie! Where are the mind games, mate?
It’s been rather quiet on the mind-games front this week ahead of the World Cup final. England coach Eddie Jones has left JOHN GOLIATH confused and a little disappointed.
