SOUTH-AFRICA

Damian Willemse

Springboks announce Rugby World Cup trophy tour

The world champion Springbok rugby team will embark on a four-day Trophy Tour to major regional population centres from Thursday, SA Rugby announced on Sunday.

Pieter Steph du Toit

Pieter-Steph du Toit: It is an honour and privilege to play for this team

Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit, the Player of the Match for his massive defensive shift in Saturday night’s Rugby World Cup Final in Paris, is one happy man.

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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.

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All Blacks make two changes for World Cup showdown with Springboks

The All Blacks have made two changes to their matchday squad for the Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks at the Stade de France on Saturday.