The Springboks put on a defensive masterclass during the first 40 minutes, and coach Rassie wanted to make sure that intensity didn’t drop.
In his new autobiography, the English coach opens up about what went wrong, and why he felt some peace watching Siya lift the World Cup trophy.
Nine days after the fact and it’s still not any less satisfying to remember our World Cup final dismantling of the English. Let’s go deep and see why, and how, we came out on top.
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.
I’m sure you’ve already been sent hundreds of videos and memes on WhatsApp and social media, but I’ve tried to get as many of the iconic videos down in one place as possible.
For every team and nation that wins, there must be one that loses. English fans were understandably disappointed following Saturday’s World Cup final.
Makazole Mapimpi. Cheslin Kolbe. World Cup final. Feet that have to be registered in South Africa as they’re considered deadly weapons. Need we say more?
There has already been so much written and said about an iconic weekend in South African sporting history. Here are some gems from abroad.
Ask any of the Springboks who played in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and they’ll tell you how vital Eddie Jones was to the team’s success.
Rather than worrying about tactics and other such frivolities, the Daily Mail’s Jane Fryer is taking a different approach.
At this stage, it’s clear that Rassie Erasmus has his strongest team locked in, but that doesn’t mean he can’t spring a last-minute surprise.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup has proven that a solid defence is the building block for success, so let’s celebrate some big hits.