Boks remain calm ahead of final storm

The Springboks’ relaxed and positive attitude bodes well for an unprecedented test of their mental strength, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

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.

Erasmus to step down as Bok coach

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Saturday’s World Cup final against England in Yokohama will be his last as Springbok head coach.

Rassie: Siya’s story is massive for SA

Rassie Erasmus admits that it took him a long time to appreciate what Siya Kolisi’s appointment as Springbok skipper truly means to a diverse nation like South Africa. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Frans: I’m stressing a bit more these days

2007 World Cup-winner Frans Steyn believes he’s a lot more serious about playing in a final this time around, while Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Boks will draw a line in the sand.

Superbru: Most back the Springboks

The SA Rugby magazine team’s predictions for the World Cup bronze-medal match and highly anticipated final.

‘Extra motivation to win for our country’

Rassie on what another RWC win would do for South Africa as a nation and why he respects Eddie Jones for his media mind games and work ethic.

Stats and Facts: Boks vs England

All the stats and facts for the World Cup final between South Africa and England in Yokohama on Saturday.

Jones: England not bothered by the hype

England coach Eddie Jones says they are shutting out the noise in the media ahead of the World Cup final on Saturday.

England unchanged for final

England coach Eddie Jones has named an unchanged starting lineup for the World Cup final against the Springboks in Yokohama on Saturday.