In Pictures: Boks’ Gauteng trophy tour
Check out some of the pictures from the Springboks’ first World Cup victory parade in Gauteng on Thursday.
Franco Smith: Leaving on a high
Just before joining the Italian coaching set-up, Franco Smith led the Cheetahs to Currie Cup glory. DYLAN JACK caught up with him before he jetted off. What was key to your Currie Cup preparations this year? There were two big things that happened. When I took over again after the 2017-18 Pro14 season, we lost a lot of players abroad…. Read more →
Graphic: Beast’s career in numbers
Following his international retirement, SA Rugby magazine reflects on the career and achievements of an absolute legend of the game, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarria.
‘I saw victory written all over their eyes’
At the start of the Springboks’ trophy tour across South Africa, president Cyril Ramaphosa hailed the Bokas as ‘true champions’ as he recounted his speech to the team on the eve of the final.
Best of the Beast
Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira rolled back the years and put in a vintage performance in the World Cup final against England.
Venter: ‘Boks saved best for last’
Former assistant coach Brendan Venter says the Boks executed their original plan to perfection during the World Cup final against England.
Honesty key to Rassie’s Bok transformation
Rassie Erasmus learned from his predecessors’ mistakes regarding transformation and built the most diverse Springbok team after just 18 months in the job, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
‘Rassie’s the smartest man I know’
South Africa-born Rebels coach Dave Wessels says he is not surprised by the lasting impact Rassie Erasmus has made on Springbok rugby.
‘A tribute to my friend, the legendary Beast’
In this moving tribute from Kisset Chirengende, Beast Mtawarira’s friend and former schoolboy opponent reflects on the journey of the legendary Bok prop who announced his Test retirement on Wednesday.
Watch: Beast’s inspiring story
Following the Test retirement of Beast Mtawarira, take a look back at SuperSport’s recent interview with the legendary Bok prop as he documents his journey to the top.
