Shortly before the Springboks’ crunch encounter with the Pumas, reports began to circulate alleging that some players had tested positive for cocaine.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has some pretty big boots to fill, and has identified three areas that are key to the Springboks’ continued success.
Sadly, the Rugby World Cup final was Rassie Erasmus’ final match as coach of the Springboks. The dust has yet to settle, but attention has already turned to who will take over.
England’s semi-final performance was as impressive as it comes, but the Boks are an altogether different proposition.