World Cup: SA Rugby Mag’s take

The curtain has descended on Japan 2019, and here our writers share their take on a number of talking points from the World Cup.

Pichot to persist with nations championship idea

Outspoken World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot says he won’t give up on the previously rejected notion of a nations championship, and encourages the Six Nations bosses to reconsider their decision.

France reports: Reinach in talks for Montpellier switch

Reports in France suggest that Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach could soon seal a big-money move to French Top 14 side Montpellier.

RWC XV: Backs of the tournament

MARIETTE ADAMS picks the best-performing backline players throughout the World Cup.

Reports: De Allende set for Munster move

Reports in Ireland suggest that Springbok centre Damian de Allende will join PRO14 side Munster at the start of the 2020-21 season.

Flo: I couldn’t have asked for anything bigger

Francois Louw says he could not have wished for a better end to his Test career after calling it a day with the Springboks’ World Cup win.

RWC XV: Forwards of the tournament

DYLAN JACK picks a pack of the best-performing forwards throughout the 2019 World Cup.

Watch: Mapimpi’s superb try in animation

Check out this different view of Makazole Mapimpi’s superb try for the Springboks in Saturday’s World Cup final against England.

Watch: De Bruin dissects World Cup coin toss

Swys de Bruin had some interesting insights on SuperSport into how Bok captain Siya Kolisi managed the coin toss for the World Cup final.

Capitalise on the Boks’ achievements

The momentum and energy created by the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup win needs to be channeled into making positive and lasting changes to country’s sporting landscape, writes DYLAN JACK.