Boks on top of the world rankings
World Cup champions South Africa are now the top-ranked team in the World Rugby rankings.
World Cup champions South Africa are now the top-ranked team in the World Rugby rankings.
You can stream the World Rugby Awards live from Tokyo, with the Springboks nominated in several categories.
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.
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.
Bongi Mbonambi has praised Siya Kolisi’s leadership in the wake of the Springboks’ World Cup final triumph. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Relive the moments when wings Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe scored the Springboks’ two tries against England in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Nine interesting facts about the Springboks and their World Cup history after they claimed their third title by downing England 32-12 in Yokohama.
A gallery to enjoy after Siya Kolisi’s Springboks defeated England 32-12 to be crowned champions of the world for the third time.
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.
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.