Congratulations stream in from Boks’ rivals
The Springboks’ fiercest rivals, the All Blacks and Wallabies, are leading the way as congratulations from other Test nations stream in after South Africa claimed a record-equalling third World Cup title.
Watch: Boks’ World Cup final tries
Relive the moments when wings Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe scored the Springboks’ two tries against England in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Boks win: 9 things you need to know
Nine interesting facts about the Springboks and their World Cup history after they claimed their third title by downing England 32-12 in Yokohama.
Departing Flo relishes World Cup redemption
After two unsuccessful World Cup campaigns veteran flank Francois Louw is thrilled to finish his Test career with a winners’ medal. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Faf: Mapimpi try the watershed
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks started to believe that the World Cup title was in the bag after Makazole Mapimpi scored late in the second half. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘Bringing SA people hope is a privilege’
Rassie Erasmus says that it’s not the Springboks’ responsibility but their privilege to bring South African supporters hope in what are troubled times for the country. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Watch: Boks’ message to South Africa
The Springboks thanked South Africans for their messages of support after their World Cup victory on Saturday.
Bok ratings: Give the boys a beer!
The Springboks produced their best performance of the World Cup to down England in the final. JOHN GOLIATH rates the triumphant Boks following their 32-12 win.
Vermeulen: We did this for 57m South Africans
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says they won the 2019 World Cup for all the people of South Africa.
Burger: Boks were not going to die wondering
Schalk Burger says the Springboks put in the performance of the tournament to claim the World Cup in a 32-12 final win on Saturday.
