Analysis: Boks’ brains and brawn on defence

A Bok defence that relies on speed, aggression and courageous decision-making shattered the confidence of England’s previously fluent attack, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Best of the Beast

Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira rolled back the years and put in a vintage performance in 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.

‘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.

Closer look: Boks’ class and confidence

The Springboks emphatically banished any criticism of being too one-dimensional in a final against England that showcased subtle confidence and creativity, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks vs England: World Cup clashes

The Springboks and England have played some memorable World Cup matches. JOHN GOLIATH looks back the four clashes between Saturday’s finalists at the 2019 showpiece event.

Siya grateful to have dad’s support

Fezakele Kolisi has arrived in Japan and will be at the Yokohama Stadium on Saturday to watch his son make history. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Analysis: The new suffocate-and-strangle game

For the Boks to emerge as World Cup winners, they need to make small attacking adjustments the English won’t expect in Saturday’s final, writes defence guru OMAR MOUNEIMNE.

Bok terrier to rattle England’s big dogs

Faf de Klerk holds the key to South Africa’s success on defence in the World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

‘We’re all wearing the same jersey’

Bongi Mbonambi on why colour is irrelevant in the Springbok team, while Cheslin Kolbe opens up about his return from injury to feature in the World Cup final.