Rain set to hit World Cup final, Boks to turn to Pollard?
Saturday's highly-anticipated Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks and New Zealand in France could take place in the pouring rain, if early weather reports are to be believed.
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South Africa's 'eccentric genius' Erasmus continues to divide opinion
CAPE TOWN : Rassie Erasmus is a rugby maverick who has drawn stinging criticism for overstepping boundaries but stands on the brink of masterminding back-to-back World Cup wins for South Africa with his tactical innovation and outstanding reading of the game.
Irish support spurring South Africa's Kleyn on 'fantastic journey'
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was "outside the realm of thinking" just months ago.
Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago
Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South Africa was “outside the realm of thinking” just months ago.
Springboks have faced toughest road to World Cup final
If South Africa go on to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy on Saturday in Paris, they will have done it the hard way by facing every other team in the top six of the current world rankings on their sometimes rocky journey to the title.
Relief for South Africa with credit to England after 'ugly' performance
South Africa were relieved to emerge with the narrowest of victories over England in Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final, bemoaning an error-filled performance and admitting their unfancied opponents outplayed them for large parts of a nail-biting contest.
Three things we learned from epic England v South Africa in Rugby World Cup semi-final
Three things we learned from South Africa's dramatic 16-15 semi-final win over England that sets coach Jacques Nienaber's team up for a final against New Zealand at the Stade de France next weekend:
Steve Borthwick upbeat about England’s future after agonising Boks defeat
Steve Borthwick vowed to use England’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa to sow a seed for future success.