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.
Erasmus: I was close to resigning
Rassie Erasmus says he would have stepped down as Springbok coach if the team did not beat the All Blacks in Wellington in 2018.
Boks on top of the world rankings
World Cup champions South Africa are now the top-ranked team in the World Rugby rankings.
‘Siya symbolises SA’s fighting spirit’
Bongi Mbonambi has praised Siya Kolisi’s leadership in the wake of the Springboks’ World Cup final triumph. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Watch: Boks’ World Cup final tries
Relive the moments when wings Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe scored the Springboks’ two tries against England in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Boks win: 9 things you need to know
Nine interesting facts about the Springboks and their World Cup history after they claimed their third title by downing England 32-12 in Yokohama.
Departing Flo relishes World Cup redemption
After two unsuccessful World Cup campaigns veteran flank Francois Louw is thrilled to finish his Test career with a winners’ medal. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Faf: Mapimpi try the watershed
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks started to believe that the World Cup title was in the bag after Makazole Mapimpi scored late in the second half. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Watch: Prince Harry’s message to Boks
Check out the scenes from the Boks’ change-room celebrations, including a message from Prince Harry with a beer in hand.
‘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.
