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the physicality of test matches (most of these were from the first 40 minutes)

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South African Rugby Champions Go Back-To-Back

I'll admit off the bat, that I am the most casual rugby fan in the world, and by many fans standards, I am the worst type of fan because I am a Springboks supporter.

Don't let that take away from what this South African team just accomplished though, and to help you understand the context under which this team is representing the country, is a task that can't be accomplished in one blog post.

South Africa is a country with an economy that is dying and the gap in wealth inequality is getting bigger and bigger, with an infastructure that is falling apart, and a government unable to manage the administrative, financial headaches of governance.

Basically, these Springboks are the only good thing happening in South Africa.

Packed in to the pre-meal, and way before any of these current players was ever a Springbok, is the history of South Africa itself and what the Springboks represented for the ruling Apartheid government pre-1994, and the liberation of Black South Africans since.

This is not a piece to sway people in to believing in the Springboks as a story of racial intergration and tranformation.

Rather something to help you understand the kind of hurdles every player on the team deals with, and the amount of personal discipline it takes to always put the team and winning first.

In the years to come, books will be written about how these guys had to pull together even in the most trying of times, and Siya Kholisi as the captain of a team that has accomplished the greatest feat in the sport's history.

To help you understand what this team has accomplished, South Africa came in to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as defending champions after winning the 2019 World Cup, only lost 1 game the entire tournament, and won our last 3 games all by 1 point margins.

This is not a Rugby team. This is sporting greatness and excellence. They'll go down as legends of the sport. All of them, every member of both the 2019 and 2023 squads.

Every one of these players had big moments in big games and situations where we absolutely needed it.

Handre Pollard's cool headedness was evident throughout the tournament, with his kick to win the semi-final against England being his most immense.

Eben Etzebeth setting the tone with physicality, always promptly followed by Mbongeni Mbonambi, Franco Mostert and Duane Vermeulen, Ox Nche, Deon Fourie and Kwagga Smith, and this group changed the game in that semi-final.

Pieter-Steph Du Toit's man of the match performance in the final was arguably the best any Springbok has ever played in a final. Cheslin Kolbe's charge down and block against France. Manie Libbok's sublime no-look kick against Scotland.

Everyone had big moments or big performances at key times.

I have grown attached to this team in a way I have never been attached to a Rugby team.

South Africa's 1995 World Cup victory represented the intention to change with the inclusion of the legendary Chester Williams. In 2007 it was a story of how that change had bred a new generation of winners represented by Byran Habana. The 2019 World Cup in Japan represented a transformation complete with the champions being captained by a Black player for the first time.

This however is not a chapter of the story that needs a transformation narrative.

As a group these players have transcended that. They represent the pinnacle of the sport. The highest level of achievement possible, and our heach coach Rassie Erasmus, the man who masteminded both our victories, all the while challenging the sports's conventions, pushing boundraries, and always keeping the Boks one step ahead.

Growing up Bryan Habana was the most recognisable player in the sport, and I even have a photograph I took of him on my Instagram, but this group, and this captain, with those forwards and those wings, yeah they've now surpassed any South African team, and that's no easy thing to do.

Even more difficult than that is restoring some feeling of national pride at a time when it's becoming harder to create reasons for that.

Thank you to the Boks, they will never be forgotten.

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All Blacks v Springboks: The Rugby Championship will take place in Auckland.

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All Blacks v Springboks: The Rugby Championship will take place in Auckland.

This Saturday at 8 a.m. All Blacks v Springboks Rugby on Sky Sports, watch the Rugby Championship match between New Zealand and South Africa.

England vs. France, Ireland vs. England, New Zealand vs. Australia, Munster vs. Leinster, and Scotland vs. England are just a few examples of great rugby rivalry. But for many, the matchup between New Zealand and South Africa comes in first.

This Saturday’s matchup between the All Blacks and the Springboks will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action at 8:05 a.m. It is widely regarded as the main matchup of the shortened 2023 Rugby Championship season.

The Rugby Championship 2023 fixtures | All Blacks Rugby Championship Schedule 2023

In their 103 previous encounters, the All Blacks have 61 victories, the Springboks 38, and four ties. But statistics don’t do their competition and relationship credit in the slightest.

Growing up in South Africa and choosing rugby as your sport of choice meant hopes of playing against one team: The All Blacks, as former Springbok wing Ashwin Willemse explained to Sky Sports a few years ago.

We all grew up in a country were playing in a Test match against the All Blacks was the one game that we all desired to experience.

How to watch All Blacks v Springboks | South Africa vs. New Zealand

All Blacks v Springboks Rugby on Sky Sports Action will broadcast every match of the Rugby Championship. Sky Sports can be added to existing plans for an additional £24 per month, or subscriptions can start at £20 per month. Fans may also watch the action live through the Sky Sports app and website.

Those who don’t have access to Sky Sports may still watch All Blacks vs boks game on NowTV, which offers daily and monthly passes starting at £11.98/day for Sky Sports channels.

All Blacks v Springboks Squad

All Blacks: Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Mark Telea, Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (c), Shannon Frizell, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick, Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot.

Reserves: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Tamaiti Williams, Nepo Laulala, Tupou Vaa’i, Dalton Papali’i, Finlay Christie, Braydon Ennor, Caleb Clarke.

South Africa: Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Damian Willemse, Faf de Klerk, Jasper Wiese, Franco Mostert, Kwagga Smith, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth (c), Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff.

Reserves: Malcolm Marx, Thomas du Toit, Vincent Koch, RG Snyman, Pieter Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok.

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South Africa Win the Rugby World Cup 2023, France (8 September – 28 October) Final! South Africa 🇿🇦 beat New Zealand 🇳🇿 to Win Men’s Rugby World Cup Final. New Zealand 11-12 South Africa. All Blacks left to rue first-half red card for captain Sam Cane. South Africa’s Siya Kolisi lifts the William Webb Ellis Trophy. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

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Left: Elation For South Africa 🇿🇦; Commiserations For New Zealand 🇳🇿! Franco Mostert Beams at the Webb Ellis Trophy CREDIT: PA/Mike Egerton. Right: RG Snyman nibbles on the medal of a bemused Jasper Wiese CREDIT: AFP/Franck Fife

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European Rugby Champions Cup: Gloucester v Exeter Chiefs

European Rugby Champions Cup: Gloucester v Exeter Chiefs

European Rugby Champions Cup Venue: Kingsholm Stadium Date: Friday, 14 December Kick-off: 19:45 GMT Coverage: Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra, BBC Radio Gloucester and BBC Radio Devon.

Gloucester will seek to complete a European double over Exeter and end their opponents’ chances of progressing from Pool Two when they meet in…

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Franco Mostert takes the Springboks to a 17-5 lead

Update @ 60:00

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South Africa: 2019 Rugby World Cup Champions

YOKOHAMA, 2 Nov - Fly-half Handre Pollard kicked a record 22 points to allow Siya Kolisi, the first black captain of South Africa, to lift the Rugby World Cup after a comprehensive defeat of England at International Stadium Yokohama.

Brilliant second-half tries from wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe allowed the Springboks to win a third Rugby World Cup, punishing an error-ridden England performance.

Eddie Jones's team were given a lesson in power scrummaging in the first half. The Springboks took away England’s set-piece with a clinical performance that allowed the majestic Pollard to keep the scoreboard ticking over. He became the record Springboks points scorer in a Rugby World Cup final, and the top scorer at RWC 2019 with 69.

England were kept in the match by captain Owen Farrell’s four penalties but they could not repeat the form that had helped them to topple reigning champions New Zealand in the semi-finals. The result means the Springboks - who had never scored a try in their previous two Rugby World Cup final triumphs in 1995 and 2007 - are now the No.1 team in the world.

Jones's men made the worst possible start when prop Kyle Sinckler was knocked out in the second minute in making a tackle, having made contact with team-mate Maro Itoje. Dan Cole was thrown into the fray much earlier than expected and he spent the next six minutes trying to repel repeated Springbok attacks that eventually yielded a penalty for Pollard, as the England defence held out under intense pressure.

England were making numerous unforced handling errors trying to be too expansive off poorly set-up possession, and the scrum was being put into reverse by strong Springbok pressure. It took cool work under the high ball to bring some order to the England chaos with Anthony Watson proving to be a rock in an otherwise shaky defence. Jonny May tried to put pace into a  stuttering attack and also defused another high kick under pressure, finally allowing Owen Farrell to move his team deep inside South Africa territory.

England finally stabilised a scrum and with Billy and Mako Vunipola carrying strongly, Farrell was able to kick a penalty and tie the scores.

South Africa lost hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi to a head injury and also lock Lood de Jager to an arm injury, sending on Malcolm Marx at No.2 and second-row Franco Mostert as the game really started to take a toll on the players. Another poor England scrum led to a Pollard penalty, after which England turned on the power and had their best few minutes of the first half.

They repeatedly surged at the Springbok line only to be repulsed every time, and the same happened when the ball moved wide. Farrell eventually kicked a penalty that tied the game again at 6-6 when he and his team had hoped for more. England's frustration increased as side entry at a ruck handed Pollard a third penalty, and he kicked a fourth to end the half as the scrum was penalised yet again.

That made it 12-6 to South Africa at the break and the omens looked bad for England. No team had ever recovered from a half-time deficit to win a Rugby World Cup final - and they never looked like being the first to do so.

England sent on the heavier George Kruis for Courtney Lawes to try to shore up the scrum at half-time and the Springboks responded by changing both props. The Boks continued to dominate, winning another penalty that Pollard kicked from near halfway to trigger a change at loosehead for England with Joe Marler replacing Mako Vunipola. Straight away referee Jerome Garces found more fault with the England front-row, who apparently could not get out of reverse gear.

At the next scrum they finally fragmented the Springbok scrum but Farrell, who had moved to No.10 after Henry Slade replaced George Ford, missed the penalty. That miss was compounded by an offside ruling against Manu Tuilagi which allowed Pollard a sixth penalty success. Both teams could not stop offending and Marx came in from the side at the restart allowing Farrell to cut the deficit to six points at 18-12.

That, though, would be the end of England's scoring.

Just when it appeared to be a third straight final of kicked points for South Africa, they put 14 more points on the board with converted tries by Mapimpi and Kolbe on left and right wings respectively. Mapimpi, above, started and finished the crucial try with the help of centre Lukhanyo Am, then came a typically brilliant individual try from Kolbe, bottom.

Duane Vermeulen stood out in South Africa's outstanding defence and was named Player of the Match.

Farrell said at the finish that he was proud of his team's effort but added: "Credit to South Africa. they were very good today."

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Coetzee to field the best against Italy

Coetzee to field the best against Italy ##springboks #AllisterCoetzee #Duane(Vermeulen) #EltonJantjies #france

Springboks squad Following a narrow 18-17 win over France in Paris, Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has no plans of fielding fringe squad members against Italy in Padova on Saturday so as to keep the winning mentality going.

Coetzee’s Boks fell 20-18 to Italy in Florence last year and the Bok mentor wants to make sure he prevent a similar result.

He addressed media in Italy on Monday when he…

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Stick excited for Kolbes return forward of Dublin showdown: He is a world-class participant

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is wanting ahead to seeing what Cheslin Kolbe does at fullback on Saturday. Kolbe returns to the Springbok set-up after being sidelined with a damaged jaw for months. The Springboks look to avenge top-ranked Eire of their Take a look at on the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is worked up about having World Cup-winning star Cheslin Kolbe again forward of Saturday’s Take a look at towards Eire in Dublin. Kolbe returns to the Springboks after being sidelined for months with a damaged jaw.  LIVE | On tour with the Springboks Kolbe begins at fullback because the Springboks kick off their European tour on Saturday at Aviva Stadium, the place they face the top-ranked staff on the planet, Eire. Stick admits that the Springboks are wanting ahead to see Kolbe return within the inexperienced and gold. “It is good to have Cheslin again – he is a world-class participant, he’s skilful, he has a giant coronary heart, and we all know what he can do,” mentioned Stick. “The plan was at all times to arrange him as back-up for Willie (le Roux), and in the event you have a look at the expertise between him and Makazole Mapimpi and what Kurt-Lee (Arendse) brings, now we have a great stability within the again three, and we’re excited to see what they’ll do.” READ | How a thrashing in Eire 5 years in the past ignited Springbok revival: ‘We’ll always remember what occurred’ It is the primary time the 2 sides have met since 11 November 2017, when Eire crushed the Springboks 38-3. When quizzed concerning the menace the hosts’ halfback pairing of scrumhalf Conor Murray – who will earn play his a centesimal Take a look at for the Irish this weekend – and Johnny Sexton would pose. “Their halfbacks management their recreation effectively, they usually draw so much from Johnny’s presence,” mentioned Stick. “However that mentioned our precedence will likely be to execute our recreation plan effectively as a result of they may most likely wish to maintain the ball as a lot as doable, that means we will probably be vital for us to impose our recreation plan within the match.” Kick-off is at 19:30 SA time. Groups: Eire 15 Hugo Keenan; 14 Robert Baloucoune, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 Mack Hansen; 10 Johnny Sexton (captain), 9 Conor Murray; 8 Caelan Doris; 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Peter O’Mahony; 5 James Ryan, 4 Tadhg Beirne; 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Andrew Porter Substitutes: 16 Rob Herring, 17 Cian Healy, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Kieran Treadwell, 20 Jack Conan, 21 Jamison Gibson-Park, 22 Joey Carbery, 23 Stuart McCloskey. Springboks 15 Cheslin Kolbe, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff Substitutes: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Deon Fourie, 21 Kwagga Smith, 22 Faf de Klerk, 23 Willie le Roux Originally published at Irvine News HQ

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2023 Rugby World Cup, Springboks V Tonga at the Stade de Marseille

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2023 Rugby World Cup, Springboks V Tonga at the Stade de Marseille

The Springboks v Tonga in their final pool match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup at the Stade de Marseille on Sunday night (kick-off 9pm). If South Africa defeats Tonga and earns a bonus point victory in their last Rugby World Cup group match, they will move atop Pool B.

The Springboks are attempting to recover from their loss to Ireland, a thrilling match that may have served as a preview of the championship game.

Even if South Africa wins this match with five points, they will not be able to advance to the quarterfinals thanks to Scotland’s victory against Romania, which earned them a bonus point. Jacques Nienaber will be aware that his significantly altered team cannot afford to relax against the deadly Tongans. Springboks v Tonga: Four talking points ahead of the match

TV coverage of Springboks V Tonga? How to watch the Rugby World Cup match, the channel, and the start time

Kick Off Time 8pm BST – 9pm Local –Sunday 1st October.

TV Channel ITV1 (UK) – How To Watch the Rugby World Cup

Venue Stade Velodrome, Marseille

Capacity 67,394

When do South Africa vs Tonga match up?

At the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, the South Africa vs. Tonga match is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. BST on Sunday, October 1.

How do I view it?

ITV1 will be airing the game live in the UK, with coverage set to start at 7:15 PM BST. ITVX offers free live streaming of the action to registered subscribers. 2023 Rugby World Cup All Blacks games today will be Broadcast.

Line-ups

South Africa XV: Ox Nche, Deon Fourie, Vincent Koch; Eben Etzebeth, Marvin Orie; Siya Kolisi (captain), Duane Vermeulen, Jasper Wiese; Cobus Reinach, Handre Pollard; Makazole Mapimpi, Andre Esterhuizen, Canan Moodie, Grant Williams, Willie le Roux.

Replacements: Marco van Staden, Steven Kitshoff, Trevor Nyakane, Franco Mostert, Kwagga Smith; Jaden Hendrikse, Manie Libbok, Jesse Kriel.

Tonga XV: Siegfried Fisi’ihoi, Paula Ngauamo, Ben Tameifuna (captain); Halaleva Fifita, Sam Lousi; Tanginoa Halaifonua, Sione Talitui, Semisi Paea; Augustine Pulu, William Havili; Anzelo Tuitavuki, Pita Ahki, Malakai Fekitoa, Fine Inisi; Charles Piutau.

Replacements: Sam Moli, Tau Koloamatangi, Sosefo Apikotoa, Adam Coleman, Sione Vailanu; Sonatane Takulua, Patrick Pellegrini, Afusipa Taumoepeau.

Tonga vs. Boks RWC predictions

By 35, says Josh Graham, South Africa. The Springboks will be eager to respond to their loss, and I anticipate that Tonga will experience the full fury of a wounded animal. Amazingly, intriguing pairings like Andre Esterhuizen and Canan Moodie don’t even receive a second look in the top 23. The Boks will likely end their pool season in commanding fashion.

By 33, says Alan Dymock, South Africa. Is it strange to see Marco van Staden filling in for Deon Fourie at No. 2 as the replacement hooker? Sure. The lineout should be under strain since the scrum won’t be as effective as it could be. Consider the rest of that pack, though. Let these gigantic men construct the armchair if a 75% Pollard is to be introduced back into Test rugby. They’ll aim to maintain their tight grip until Tonga are worn out.

TONGA vs. SOUTH AFRICA HEAD-TO-HEAD RESULTS

South Africa may have won the 2007 Rugby World Cup, but a week after trouncing England 36-0 in the pool round, they nearly lost to the Ikale Tahi.

The Springboks nearly paid the price for ringing the changes for Tonga in Lens, narrowly escaping with a 30-25 victory. And the Pacific Islanders came dangerously close to winning it!

South Africa won easily in the first meeting of these teams at Newlands in 1997, defeating the visitors 74-10.

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Legendary Matfield hails Bulls star Nortje as Bok-in-waiting, nonetheless who will he dislodge?

Legendary Matfield hails Bulls star Nortje as Bok-in-waiting, nonetheless who will he dislodge?

Ruan Nortje. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images) Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes star Bulls lock Ruan Nortje would possibly very successfully be going one among many further lifelike newbies to stake a declare for the nationwide crew. But he cautions that the 23-year-old – who reminds him of Franco Mostert – most undoubtedly is solely not going to dislodge the present group of…

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Franco Mostert supports daughter from far as she heads into surgery

Franco Mostert supports daughter from far as she heads into surgery

Sick children and tonsils unfortunately often come with the privilege of being parents. Springbok lock Franco Mostert and his wife Juan-Ri experienced that first-hand this past week, with their eldest going into surgery for the removal of her tonsils and adenoids. Franco is currently playing rugby in Japan, which made showing his support a little more tricky this time around. But, although he…

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