Analysis: The new suffocate-and-strangle game
For the Boks to emerge as World Cup winners, they need to make small attacking adjustments the English won’t expect in Saturday’s final, writes defence guru OMAR MOUNEIMNE.
Bok terrier to rattle England’s big dogs
Faf de Klerk holds the key to South Africa’s success on defence in the World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
‘We’re all wearing the same jersey’
Bongi Mbonambi on why colour is irrelevant in the Springbok team, while Cheslin Kolbe opens up about his return from injury to feature in the World Cup final.
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.
Boks must heed Eddie’s advice
JON CARDINELLI looks at how the Springboks can take the energy away from England in the World Cup final.
Surprise a certainty in clash of tactical titans
There’s good reason to believe that the Springboks and England will vary their tactics in what promises to be an intriguing World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Garces to referee final
Referee Jerome Garces will become the first Frenchman to take charge of a Rugby World Cup final after being appointed to officiate in Saturday’s clash between the Springboks and England.
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.
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.
