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Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea already motivated for 2027 Rugby World Cup

All Black superstar Ardie Savea has been motivated by the narrow loss in the Rugby World Cup final to rivals South Africa.

Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea and Andy Farrell take home accolades at World Rugby Awards

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.

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Springboks thank Mzansi for endless motivation

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.

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Spectacular Springboks down All Blacks to seal Rugby World Cup glory

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.

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Schalk Brits, Kieran Read salute Springboks for going 'all-in' with 7-1 split

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.

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Siya Kolisi: Springboks bracing for 'biggest game' of their lives

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi described Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand as one of the biggest matches in his life – a sentiment widely shared by his teammates.