Springboks are warriors who relish challenge, says 1995 hero Stransky
The 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks are warriors rather than superstars who relish a challenge, former star flyhalf Joel Stransky said on Sunday.
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The 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks are warriors rather than superstars who relish a challenge, former star flyhalf Joel Stransky said on Sunday.
"It's been an incredible final. It had everything!"
Distraught New Zealand captain Sam Cane said he "would have to live forever" with the red card he received in the 12-11 defeat to South Africa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
Strength in depth and the positional versatility of the 33-strong squad were behind South Africa's record fourth World Cup title, coach Jacques Nienaber said, warning not to dub his staff "geniuses" over their leftfield selection.
In what has been described as one of the most thrilling Rugby World Cup finals, the Springboks went on to defend their title with a 12-11 win against New Zealand on Saturday night.
Former All Blacks and New Zealand's media lamented the impact of cards in Test rugby following the "heart-wrenching" 12-11 loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
The Springboks clinched a nail-biting 12-11 victory over 14-man New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris on Saturday, successfully defending their title and going on to claim a record fourth World Cup.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi hailed his side's fighting spirit and hoped it would prove inspirational for his country at large after they retained the World Cup with a 12-11 win over New Zealand in Stade de France.