Retiring Garces picked on merit
Frenchman Jerome Garces has announced that the World Cup final will be his last match as a referee due to his imminent retirement.
Kolbe fit for final
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that the Springboks will have a fully fit squad as Cheslin Kolbe has recovered from injury for the World Cup final.
Rassie: Eddie might surprise us
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists he will not engage in a war of words with England’s Eddie Jones ahead of the World Cup final in Yokohama.
Erasmus: Steyn’s experience important for Boks
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says experienced back Frans Steyn has been a calming influence on the team during the high-pressure week of a World Cup final.
‘England must be prepared for anything’
England defence coach John Mitchell says he expects the Springboks to be more direct than the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday.
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.
RWC XV: Backline of the semi-finals
MARIETTE ADAMS selects a backline from the individuals who were impressive in the semi-finals of the World Cup.
SABC to broadcast RWC final
The South African Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed that it will broadcast the 2019 Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks and England in Yokohama on Saturday.
Erasmus: Expansive game won’t win World Cup
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he feels his side will have to grind out a result against England in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Barnes: Boks should consider Louw for final
Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says the Springboks will need to bring Francois Louw into their starting lineup for the World Cup final on Saturday.
