Watch: Kolbe bounces back-row bruiser
Pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe packed every inch of his diminutive frame into this hit on flanker Anthony Jelonch in the titanic clash between the Springboks and France on Saturday.
Pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe packed every inch of his diminutive frame into this hit on flanker Anthony Jelonch in the titanic clash between the Springboks and France on Saturday.
A rousing fightback by the Springboks fell agonisingly short as France held on for a narrow victory at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday night.
France beat the Boks 30-26 on Saturday with a try from prop Sipili Falatea that seemed to involve a double movement.
As the Springboks prepare to return to France for the first time in four years, take a look back at the infamous moment the South African national anthem was butchered in 2009.
The MoneyMan doesn’t give the Boks a chance, but Monty, Keo and Zels are backing the world champs to fry the frogs on Saturday.
Ulster got creative with unveiling decorated Springbok and Stormers loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff as their latest signing.
Take a look back at the last time the Springboks were in France, when Bongi Mbonambi sealed a famous second-half comeback with a try after the fulltime hooter.
Jesse Kriel and Jacques Nienaber have highlighted the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space” as a driver in the Springboks’ attacking game plan.
Here, Eddie Jones takes a moment to compose himself before unleashing a pin-point kick across the field at England RFU’s headquarters.
With eyes bulging and nostrils flaring, Tonga and Samoa performed their pre-match war dances simultaneously in this Rugby League World Cup quarter-final, but stay tuned for the shock climax!