RSA team announcement (v NZL): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the two finalists?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals were two very different matches with New Zealand running away with their victory and South Africa snatching the result at the death but what did the matches reveal about the finalists? New...
World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe alleged incident occurred in the second quarter of the Stade de France clash. World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South...
South Africa reaction (Pollard, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)
1 year 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...
Ugo Monye and Bobby Skinstad chat about England v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWhat do you think of the South Africa and England line-ups and how they match-up? Bobby Skinstad (BS): "I think England have put a great team up. I’ve said all along they’re a great team...
'I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach...
Beware England, warns Bok leaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have dismissed the widespread belief that England are serious underdogs for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final – to decide which of them will reach back-to-back finals. One...
RSA team announcement (v ENG): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisa after the announcement of an unchanged Springboks line-up for Saturday's semi-final against England at Stade de France. Jacques...