Boks get rousing airport farewell as daunting World Cup defence awaits
Amid much fanfare, the Springboks departed for their World Cup defence on Saturday after a rousing and entertaining send-off at the OR Tambo International Airport.
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'I'm not worried about my knee': Kolisi on state of readiness
Apart from lacking a coat of lotion and a fresh scar running down his left shin, there was little wrong with the legs Springbok captain Siya Kolisi presented at his final media briefing before the team departed for the final phase of its Rugby World Cup defence on Saturday.
LIVE | Au revoir, Bokke! A green and gold send-off at OR Tambo
SEND-OFF OF CHAMPIONS AS BOKS DEPART FOR EUROPE
Nienaber clears air on Bok squad conspiracies: 'The whole 33 will go and come back'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber cleared the air regarding any swirling conspiracies about the composition of his squad, saying his entire 33-man World Cup squad is in more than fine fettle to put their best foot forward for next month's tournament.
Kolisi admits he had doubts over World Cup availability: 'I was really scared'
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi admitted he was "really scared" that he would miss this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
'I'll miss the long voice notes': Jaden Hendrikse on rugby without his dad
When it comes to sifting through the winners and losers in the aftermath of the Springboks' Rugby World Cup squad announcement, scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has all but won the lotto.
Class of 2007: White's World Cup-winning Springboks to be inducted into SA Hall of Fame
Former Springbok coach Jake White and the Rugby World Cup-winning squad of 2007, which was captained by John Smit, will be inducted into the SA Hall of Fame.
GALLERY | A buoyant if somewhat bittersweet day at the Springbok World Cup squad reveal
It was a somewhat bittersweet day at the Springboks' World Cup squad announcement in Randburg on Tuesday.