#jesse kriel

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I’LL LITERALLY TAKE THEM BOTH

AT THE SAME TIME

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(sorry guys i’ve been a little rugby obsessed 😣💔)

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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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South Africa: 2023 Rugby World Cup Champions

South Africa became the first nation to win four Rugby World Cup titles after holding off New Zealand in a dramatic final at Stade de France on Saturday.

Four Handre Pollard penalties to two from Richie Mo’unga gave the Springboks a 12-6 lead after a first half in which All Blacks flanker Shannon Frizell was sin-binned for an incident in which Mbongeni Mbonambi was forced off injured. Then New Zealand captain Sam Cane became the first player to be sent off in a RWC final for a high tackle on Jesse Kriel.

Siya Kolisi and Kurt-Lee Arendse both went close for South Africa before Kolisi was yellow-carded as the All Blacks fought back. Aaron Smith was denied a try for an earlier knock-on before Beauden Barrett touched down to bring them to within a point.

There was late drama as Cheslin Kolbe was sin-binned for a deliberate knock-on and Jordie Barrett missed a long-range penalty that might have won it for New Zealand as the Springboks maintained their perfect record in finals, adding to their crowns in 1995, 2007 and 2019.

"I guess as a team we like drama," Mastercard Player of the Match, Pieter-Steph du Toit, who made 28 tackles, said. "The last three games have been quite tough. We played each one as a final and each one was [won] by one point.

"It shows the resilience of the team."

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Jesse Kriel

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Boks Ireland Rugby 2022: Return of the Kolbe at fullback for Springboks

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Boks Ireland Rugby 2022: Return of the Kolbe at fullback for Springboks

The Springboks Ireland Rugby Game for the 27th time on Saturday, 5 November at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ireland takes on world champions South Africa in an autumn international this weekend. Here’s all you need to know about the match.

It was a tough game and a low point for us as a team. But it was five years ago. (Saturday) is still going to be a really tough challenge, but hopefully it will be a better day at the office.

Where and when is it on Boks Ireland Rugby?

Saturday’s Boks v Ireland Rugby match takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road in Dublin with a 5.30pm kick-off.

Kick-off is at 19:30 (SA time).

Read more: Rugby League World Cup fixtures today (Quarter-final , SF and Final) : Full schedule of matches

Match Week Buzz! 😤#TeamOfUs | #IrishRugby pic.twitter.com/vqngtpzA6d

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 1, 2022

Where can I watch Boks vs Ireland Rugby match?

The Boks vs Ireland Rugby game will be shown live on Virgin Media Two with coverage starting at 4.30pm. It will also be streamed on the Virgin Media Player.

Springboks vs Ireland Rugby Match Preview

The first clash between the two proud rugby-playing nations took place almost exactly 116 years ago when on 26 November 1906 South Africa won 15-12 at the Balmoral Showgrounds in Belfast.

In the 26 Tests played to date, South Africa have won 18 with Ireland emerging victorious on seven occasions.

There has been one draw (8-8 in 1970 at Landsdowne Road in Dublin).

Of those 26 Tests played, 16 have been held in Ireland.

Read More: How to watch New Zealand All Blacks vs Wales Rugby Northern Tour 2022

Rugby Game Today Fixtures

SATURDAY 5 NOVEMBER

Italy v Samoa (1pm, Stadio Plebiscito)

Scotland v Fiji (1pm, BT Murrayfield)

Wales v New Zealand (3.15pm, Principality Stadium)

Ireland v South Africa (5.30pm, Aviva Stadium)

France v Australia (8pm, Stade de France)

SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER

England v Argentina (2.15pm, Twickenham)

Springbok team to play Ireland: Cheslin Kolbe; Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimipi; Damian Willemse, Jaden Hendrikse; Jasper Wiese, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt); Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth; Frans Malherbe, Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff.

Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nche, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Deon Fourie, Kwagga Smith; Faf de Klerk, Willie le Roux.

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Jesse and Handré 😫would u write about them sometime ?🇿🇦🔛🔝

probably not sorry 😭 not a lot of ppl will read them so i unfortunately won’t :(

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South Africa win a record-breaking fourth Rugby World Cup after beating New Zealand 12-11 - who had captain Sam Cane sent off

New Zealand captain Sam Cane became the first player to be sent off in a World Cup final as South Africa retained their title with a nail-biting 12-11 victory at Stade de France. Cane was shown a red card for in the 28th minute for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel but the All Blacks responded with character and resilience to take the champions to the wire on a wet Paris night. Beauden Barrett…

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Sam Cane's shocking piece of history as AB skipper sees RED in final A Set smal... #funny #memes #sports #live #tweets #win #twitter #tweet #bet #manchester #rugbymen #rugby union #irish rugby #super rugby

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Rugby World Cup final: South Africa defeats New Zealand in a brutal match

Rugby World Cup final: South Africa defeats New Zealand in a brutal match. Rugby World Cup record holder South Africa defeated New Zealand in a gruelling final to win a record fourth title. All Blacks flanker Sam Cane received a red card throughout the game, but the Springboks hung on for a thrilling 12-11 triumph. Handre Pollard, who was injured at the beginning of the World Cup, kicked four penalties, and captain Siya Kolisi may have been in position to tackle Ardie Savea head-on. After Cane was sent off in the 29th minute for a high tackle on Jesse Kriel, the All Blacks were reduced to 14 men for much of the game. Despite this, they were unable to capitalize on Cheslin Kolbe's late sin-binning for an intentional knock-on. Two penalties were kicked by Richie Mo'unga, and then Beauden Barrett's try set up an incredible conclusion. A late long-range penalty missed by Jordie Barrett would have given his team the lead; Aaron Smith's previous goal was disallowed. The BBC was told by Skipper Kolisi, "I cannot explain it in any way. "They took us to the end, they took us to a dark place," is how I want to honour the All Blacks. Fighting with a man down early in the game demonstrates the type of squad they are. They exert a great deal of pressure on us. "My boys deserve credit for the fight as well. I'm simply happy we were able to pull it off." Remarkably, South Africa successfully defended the crown they earned in Japan four years ago, winning all three of their knockout matches by a single point. After winning the trophy in 2003, former England scrum-half Matt Dawson said to the BBC, "I think we have witnessed the greater ever rugby side."It is amazing how they made it through both their group and the knockout stages. "I don't think it will ever be surpassed and all with the label as current world champions — that target on their back." ALSO READ: Brazil discovers Pan American gold in the ring and on the beach. Read the full article