Foster: The job’s not done yet
Ian Foster is “proud” of what the All Blacks have achieved in France, but is aware of the challenge that the Boks pose to New Zealand’s goal of a record fourth World Cup title.
All Blacks start Retallick in RWC blockbuster
Ian Foster made just two changes to New Zealand’s match-day 23 for Saturday’s World Cup final against South Africa in Paris.
Kolisi: Nothing bigger than All Blacks final
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi said that rugby does not come any bigger than a World Cup final against old rivals New Zealand.
Faf ‘learned a lot’ from All Blacks rival
Bok No 9 Faf de Klerk has heaped praise on All Blacks opposite number Aaron Smith, who will bow out of Test rugby after Saturday’s World Cup final between the teams.
Boks ready for breakdown battle
Loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the significance of securing possession when the Springboks and All Blacks lock horns in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Record-breakers Pollard, Faf start for Boks
Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk are the only two changes to the Springbok XV, with a return to a 7-1 bench, to face the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Willie: Never write off the All Blacks
Willie le Roux insisted that the Springboks would not underestimate the All Blacks when the two teams square off in the World Cup final in Paris on Saturday.
Matfield: Boks will ‘be at their best’ in final
Victor Matfield has backed the Springboks to return to their physically imposing selves in the World Cup final after two draining playoff matches.
Relive the glory: Boks ’95 World Cup triumph
As the Boks prepare to face the All Blacks in a rematch of the 1995 World Cup final, relive the glory of the day Francois Pienaar’s men beat the old foe to lift the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil.
Watch: Best of the Boks and All Blacks
The Springboks and All Blacks both recovered from pool defeats to claim playoff wins over World Cup favourites Ireland and France on their way to the final.
