Mapimpi is Boks’ big success story
Makazole Mapimpi, the first South African to score a try in a World Cup final, is the Springboks’ most-improved player over the past two years, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Erasmus: I was close to resigning
Rassie Erasmus says he would have stepped down as Springbok coach if the team did not beat the All Blacks in Wellington in 2018.
Three key points from the World Cup final
SA Rugby magazine identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ World Cup final victory over England.
Jones: It wasn’t the outcome we expected
England head coach Eddie Jones, assistant coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell speak to the media after the loss against the Boks in the World Cup final.
Siya: This is the best feeling ever
Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi react to the Springboks’ emphatic 32-12 victory over England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.
Boks on top of the world rankings
World Cup champions South Africa are now the top-ranked team in the World Rugby rankings.
Watch: 2019 World Rugby awards
You can stream the World Rugby Awards live from Tokyo, with the Springboks nominated in several categories.
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: Trevor’s dance moves
Trevor Nyakane had to leave the World Cup squad due to injury, but returned to celebrate with his teammates after the historic win over England.
Watch the Gwijo Squad celebrate ’19 win
Take in the scenes from the view of the ever-popular supporters group, the Gwijo Squad, as they celebrated the Springboks famous 2019 World Cup final win.
