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.
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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.
Kolisi proud of Springboks after 'ugly' semi-final win over England
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said he was "really proud" of his team after they came from behind to beat England 16-15 in an "ugly" semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Pollard gamble pays off for South Africa
PARIS : An injury to hooker Malcolm Marx early in the Rugby World Cup threatened a major blow to South Africa’s hopes of retaining the title but the opportunity to call up Handre Pollard was a gamble that paid off handsomely in Saturday’s semi-final.