Boks soar in rankings
World Cup finalists England and South Africa are now the two top-ranked teams in the World Rugby rankings.
World Cup finalists England and South Africa are now the two top-ranked teams in the World Rugby rankings.
The Springboks went from an all-time low to having a chance to reach the 2019 Rugby World Cup final under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus. Here’s a look at that journey:
Follow the live action with the SA Rugby magazine team as the Springboks take on Wales for a place in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard say the semi-final against Wales will be won by the team that establishes set-piece dominance.
Captain Siya Kolisi has dedicated the Springboks’ upcoming World Cup semi-final against Wales to the people of South Africa.
Ben Spencer has been called up to the England squad as a replacement for Willi Heinz who has been ruled out of the World Cup final through injury.
The All Blacks address the media after their 19-7 loss to England in their World Cup semi-final clash on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones suggested that his side will have to get better before next week and he hopes that South Africa and Wales play out to a draw and go to extra time.
England booked their spot in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final after claiming a 19-7 victory against New Zealand on Saturday.
All Blacks captain Kieran Read reflects on his team’s World Cup exit following their 19-7 semi-final loss against England in Yokohama on Saturday.