All Black captain Sam Cane has been surprised at the support he's received from back home following a disastrous Rugby World Cup final.
All Black superstar Ardie Savea has been motivated by the narrow loss in the Rugby World Cup final to rivals South Africa.
All Black Ardie Savea was crowned World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year, while Ireland coach Andy Farrell won Coach of the Year at a star-studded World Rugby Awards 2023 ceremony on Sunday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi thanked South Africa for inspiring them to overcome the All Blacks in Saturday's Rugby World Cup Final.
The Springboks delivered when it mattered on the greatest stage of them all as they hung on for a 12-11 victory over the All Blacks to successfully defend their Rugby World Cup trophy in Paris.
Former World Cup winners Schalk Brits and Kieran Read have hailed the Springbok coaching staff for having the guts to select seven forwards on the bench for Saturday's final.