Beware England, warns Bok leaders
2 years 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
2 years 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...
Springbok coach Nienaber names unchanged team for semifinal against England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shown faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarterfinal squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semifinal against...
Same again for Springboks in semi - South Africa name team to play England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to play England in their Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber...
'If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef' - Quotes of the Day
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Monday, 16 and Tuesday, 17 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef."South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard on their semi-final...
Pollard, Moodie (RSA): 'This is not really pressure, this is privilege'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard and centre Canan Moodie at a media briefing as they prepare for Saturday's second semi-final against England at Stade de France. Handre Pollard, fly-halfOn...
Antoine Dupont questions referee after France lose thriller to South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup hosts were beaten 29-28 by the reigning champions in a semi-final for the ages. Antoine Dupont criticised the standard of refereeing after France crashed out of their home World Cup with...
South Africa reaction (du Toit, de Klerk, Kriel, Libbok, head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Mbonambi)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Faf de Klerk, scrum-half On the atmosphere at the end: "You could see what it means for both sides. I want to say thank-you to the South African fans who came out. It was obviously heartbreaking...
Head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi & Mbonambi discuss 29-28 quarter-final win against France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Jacques Nienaber, head coach On the narrowest of victories: "Credit to the French first of all. We knew it was going to be this tight. I think everybody knew it was going to be a big...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
