Itoje rated as world’s best, Pieter-Steph fifth
Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit is just the fifth-best player in the world, according to a leading United Kingdom rugby scribe.
Watch: Rassie’s half-time talk (RWC final)
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Rassie Erasmus’ motivational half-time team talk with the Springboks during the World Cup final against England.
Rassie desperate for long-term Bok success
Rassie Erasmus is determined to ensure the current world champion Bok team avoids some of the pitfalls that were experienced after previous World Cup triumphs.
Rassie happy to be wrong about Mapimpi
Rassie Erasmus doubted Makazole Mapimpi would have a future in the national team after once questioning the wing’s valid injury concerns.
Watch: Mapimpi – The Finisher
Makazole Mapimpi will forever be known as the player who scored South Africa’s very first try in a World Cup final. The Springbok flyer has a remarkable try-scoring record, with 14 tries in 14 Test matches since making his Springbok debut in June 2018.
SA Rugby Podcast Ep 1: Rassie Erasmus
The Springboks are working as hard as ever – despite the lockdown – to build on the World Cup victory of last year, says Rassie Erasmus in SA Rugby’s new podcast series.
‘Beast was my Man of the Match in RWC final’
Former Bok teammate Jannie du Plessis has fondly recalled how Beast Mtawarira played an ‘instrumental role’ in the Boks’ win over England in last year’s World Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: Mark Andrews uncensored (Part 2)
Mark Andrews talks about the highs, lows and funniest moments of his career, including why the 1995 World Cup was disappointing, why he almost stopped supporting the Boks, being kicked out of the Sharks’ change room and a teammate’s naked sleepwalking antics.
Watch: Kolbe, Boks reflect on that try
Cheslin Kolbe and his teammates reflect on the try that sealed a memorable World Cup final victory over England at Yokohama stadium.
Watch: Beast is an enigma – Jannie
In the second insert of our Zoom chat with veteran prop Jannie du Plessis, he provides unique insight into how they used to know when former teammate and close friend Beast Mtawarira was ready for action.
