‘Siya symbolises SA’s fighting spirit’
Bongi Mbonambi has praised Siya Kolisi’s leadership in the wake of the Springboks’ World Cup final triumph. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
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.
In Pictures: World Cup winners
A gallery to enjoy after Siya Kolisi’s Springboks defeated England 32-12 to be crowned champions of the world for the third time.
Boks win: UK press react
Take a look at how the British media reacted to England’s Rugby World Cup final defeat at the hands of the rampant Springboks in Japan.
Emotional Habana praises Kolisi
Watch an emotional Bryan Habana embracing Siya Kolisi after the final whistle as the pair soak in the World Cup victory and its meaning.
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.
Watch: Prince Harry’s message to Boks
Check out the scenes from the Boks’ change-room celebrations, including a message from Prince Harry with a beer in hand.
All hail the Springboks
The Springboks were equal measures of brilliance and brutality in a World Cup triumph that was about much more than just a game of rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
