UPDATED - RSA team announcement (v NZL): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On being able to focus on the final after World rugby concluded their investigation into allegations against Mbongeni Mbonambi: “We are fortunate in terms...
RSA team announcement (v NZL): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi after the announcement of their team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final on Saturday, 28 October at Stade...
Boks make two changes and bring in seven-one bench split for World Cup Final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard...
Pollard and De Klerk to start final - South Africa name team to play New Zealand
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to face New Zealand at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his matchday 23 to face...
Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South...
Boks ready for NZ challenge and haka in RWC final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are bracing themselves for an epic Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday evening and said they are ready for the encounter – and the...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final is closest yet according to World Rugby Men’s Rankings
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand go into Saturday’s showpiece occasion in Saint-Denis as the leading teams in the world, separated by a mere 1.23 points. The final of Rugby World Cup 2023...
Deon Davids 'Springboks v All Blacks is always a special battle'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids on Sunday following his team's dramatic 16-15 win over England at Stade de France to reach the final of Rugby World Cup 2023. Deon Davids, assistant...
South Africa reaction (Pollard, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Handre Pollard, Mastercard Player of the Match and fly-half On emotions after the result: "It's unbelievable, it's a lot of relief in this moment. Frustrated we weren't at our best...
RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...
