‘Boks proved anything is possible’
Veteran prop Jannie du Plessis has recounted the jubilation of seeing the Springboks lift the 2019 World Cup trophy after experiencing first-hand how the team had been written off, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘I just knew Boks could win World Cup’
Former Bok prop Jannie du Plessis chats to editor Craig Lewis about spending lockdown on a farm in Bethlehem, an unexpected move to the Lions, his experiences in France and shares a comical anecdote about the Springboks’ World Cup triumph.
Watch: England’s reaction (2019 RWC final)
Ahead of SuperSport’s replay of the 2019 World Cup final with insight from the Springboks and management, take a behind-the-scenes look at England’s buildup to the match and the mood in the camp post-game.
Watch: Most Unselfish Pass in Rugby History
Possibly the most unselfish play in the history of the game by Lukhanyo Am resulted in Makazole Mapimpi scoring the most important try of his life.
Watch: Handre Pollard – The Sharpshooter (2019 RWC)
Handre Pollard’s boot played a vital role in helping the Springboks clinch the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. We look at how the Springbok flyhalf scored all of his 69 points to become the tournament’s top point-scorer.
How ‘Level 12’ Boks met Prince Harry
Faf de Klerk met Prince Harry in his famous Speedo, but captain Siya Kolisi shares more on how the World Cup-winning Springboks welcomed royalty into their changing room.
Lighter side: Kolisi’s Lood impersonation
Freedom Day brought further insight into the Springboks 2019 World Cup triumph … and something hilarious from captain Siya Kolisi.
Watch: Kolisi’s coin toss anecdote
As part of SuperSport‘s World Cup final relive programme on Monday, Siya Kolisi revealed for the first time how he purposefully stood close to the Webb Ellis Cup during each pre-match coin toss.
Thread: Relive the 2019 World Cup
Relive the Springboks’ victory at the 2019 World Cup with these interviews from SuperSport.
Simple change inspired Bok turnaround
Bok coach Jacques Nienaber has disclosed how a small change in detail helped the team go on to achieve World Cup success in 2019.
