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.
Ox hopes for sweet taste of RWC success
Ox Nche smiled as the Springbok loosehead prop reeled off the desserts he had tasted during the World Cup in France following last week’s semi-final win over England.
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.
Your Bok team for the final!
There are two changes to the Bok team that beat England for the World Cup final against the All Blacks, as selected by SARugbymag.co.za readers.
Schalk: Rassie made Bok rivals fear us
Schalk Brits says Rassie Erasmus has ignited a resurgence in Springbok scrummaging prowess, with a focus on the reigning world champions winning penalties at the set-piece.
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.
Wallabies predict a ‘black out’ in final
Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell have backed New Zealand to beat South Africa and claim a record fourth World Cup title on Saturday.
All Blacks ‘Easy Company’ to give Bomb Squad hell
New Zealand are eager to unleash their own version of the Springboks’ famed Bomb Squad and “get into the trenches” in the World Cup final, says All Blacks flank Dalton Papali’i.
All Blacks to defuse Bomb Squad
Forwards coach Jason Ryan said New Zealand have a plan to “take some gas” out of the Springboks’ substitutes when the teams clash in the World Cup final on Saturday.
Carter: Boks need Pollard ‘from the get-go’
Dan Carter has backed Handre Pollard to “play a key role from the get-go” for the Springboks in Saturday’s World Cup final against the All Blacks.
