Reigning champions South Africa received a wonderful welcome to the World Cup in France during a lavish ceremony held at La Tour Royale in Toulon on Monday.
A buzzing Canan Moodie admits it is slowly sinking in that he is in France and getting ready to participate in his first Rugby World Cup tournament.
Former Bulls and Springbok flyhalf Morne Steyn reckons incumbent Bok number 10 Manie Libbok has the necessary skills and dedication to deliver at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen was a happy man after talisman Scott Barrett was cleared of any further sanction following his red card against South Africa.
Springbok fans have been treated to many iconic moments at Rugby World Cups over the years. As we gear up for yet another global showpiece, here are seven moments that stand out above the rest.
The Springboks sounded a major warning to their World Cup rivals in France with an emphatic 35-7 victory over the All Blacks in front of a jam-packed Twickenham Stadium.