Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7
4 months, 1 week ago

Back to reality for the Wallabies: World Cup-champion South Africa overwhelms Australia 33-7

Associated Press  

BRISBANE, Australia — World Cup-champion South Africa gave the previously unbeaten Wallabies a harsh reality check on Saturday, leading 14-0 early and beating Australia 33-7 in the opening Rugby Championship match for both teams. “We stuck to what we planned in the week, we are a learning team.” Despite sustained strong defensive play by the Wallabies, South Africa went ahead 14-0 when Pieter-Steph du Toit found an opening to surge through for the second try. The Wallabies will have a chance to recover from the big loss when they play South Africa again next Saturday in Perth, Western Australia, in the second match of the Rugby Championship for both teams. “They’re an incredibly powerful side, an experienced side and, they won that physical battle today their break down was really strong and they dominated possession and territory in that first half, which saps the strength out of the boys a little bit,” Australia coach Joe Schmidt said.

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Rugby Australia release five-year plan, setting sights on Bledisloe Cup victory
2 weeks ago

Rugby Australia release five-year plan, setting sights on Bledisloe Cup victory

ABC  

Rugby Australia could have an answer from Joe Schmidt this week about extending his coaching contract beyond the British and Irish Lions tour, but believes it has an Australian coach ready and waiting should he walk away. Schmidt's contract talks come amidst the release of an ambitious five-year strategy paper by RA that includes winning the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby …

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says Wallabies improvement vital to capitalise on British and Irish Lions
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says Wallabies improvement vital to capitalise on British and Irish Lions

ABC  

It's not unrealistic to say that over the last couple of years, Australian rugby has been facing a serious reckoning. "On reflection, it was a difficult period, but … since the World Cup and during that destabilisation of the World Cup, that's been sort of where I've been able to lean in and lead in the right way, hopefully, to …

Scotland beats Australia to end Wallabies’ Grand Slam rugby hopes despite Harry Potter’s magical try
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Scotland beats Australia to end Wallabies’ Grand Slam rugby hopes despite Harry Potter’s magical try

Associated Press  

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Australia’s bid for its first rugby Grand Slam in 40 years is over. Adding to Australia’s woes was the sight of Joseph Sua’ali’i, the team’s new star back, going off injured in the first half at Murrayfield after hurting his right arm tackling Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu. Giant winger Duhan van der Merwe scored Scotland’s second try …

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss
1 month ago

Springboks complete unbeaten tour after handing Wales 12th straight loss

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — World champion South Africa achieved its first undefeated rugby tour of Europe in 11 years and dealt Wales a record-extending 12th straight loss as expected on Saturday. That’s why we had our best team on the field and gave everything.” South Africa bookended a sensational post-World Cup year with wins over Wales — 41-13 in June at …

Wallabies starting to click, but harder tests than an abject Wales team await
1 month ago

Wallabies starting to click, but harder tests than an abject Wales team await

ABC  

It may be suggested that there was a degree of revenge in the air in Cardiff. But for the Wallabies, a thoroughly professional, albeit emphatic 52-20 victory in Cardiff over the team that destroyed their World Cup hopes a year ago, felt different. Wallabies thrash Wales Photo shows Tom Wright runs with the ball The Wallabies have hammered Wales 52-20, …

Wallabies thrash Wales 52-20 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff despite Samu Kerevi red card
1 month ago

Wallabies thrash Wales 52-20 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff despite Samu Kerevi red card

ABC  

The Wallabies have hammered a woeful Wales team 52-20 in a lopsided thrashing in Cardiff, despite being down a man after Samu Kerevi was sent off for a high tackle. Sun 17 Nov Show all key events Live updates: Wales vs Wallabies S By Simon Smale Winners are grinners S By Simon Smale A tremendous result for the Wallabies this …

Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history
1 month ago

Record Wallabies win in Cardiff plunges Wales to worst losing run in history

Associated Press  

CARDIFF, Wales — Australia condemned Wales to the worst losing run in its 143-year rugby history after a record 52-20 win under the Principality Stadium roof on Sunday. After Kerevi’s illegal head contact on Jac Morgan reduced Australia to 14 men, Wales, trailing 19-13, thought it had a sniff. And before Australia returned to 15 when Kerevi was replaced by …

Wallabies coach plays down grand slam dreams despite England victory, Wales defeat
1 month, 1 week ago

Wallabies coach plays down grand slam dreams despite England victory, Wales defeat

ABC  

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has refused to be sucked into the hype around the potential for Australia's first British Isles grand slam in 40 years — but admitted the chances of a rare clean sweep were still alive. "The grand slam may still be alive," Schmidt admitted with a smile, the Wallabies' incredible 42-37 victory over England at Twickenham. Suaalii …

Ben Youngs jibe inspired Wallabies to victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ben Youngs jibe inspired Wallabies to victory

The Telegraph  

After the match, flanker Fraser McReight addressed English “negativity” towards Australian rugby, adding that it is “always great to shut critics up”. We went out there and were able to achieve something we haven’t done for almost ten years, it was pretty special to be a part of it.” Australia’s victory at Twickenham marked the Wallabies’ first stage of a …

What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What makes South Africa the ‘mentality monsters’ of rugby

The Telegraph  

Pieter-Steph du Toit, the formidable Springboks flanker, is renowned as a man of momentous deeds rather than words. South Africa had just edged out New Zealand 12-11 in Paris, completing a remarkable hat-trick of one-point wins to secure successive tournament victories. South Africa possess many desirable assets as a team: immense experience, cohesion, depth and a destructive scrum. Still, notwithstanding …

Wallabies set for grand slam tour with Tests against England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wallabies set for grand slam tour with Tests against England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland

ABC  

The new-era Wallabies are refusing to make any bold promises or predictions as they embrace the challenge of only the third grand slam tour in 40 years. Wallabies' grand slam tour schedule Wallabies vs England, Twickenham, London, November 10, 2:10am Wallabies vs Wales, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, November 18, 3:10am Wallabies vs Scotland, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, November 25, 12:40am Wallabies vs Ireland, …

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE: Latest score and updates as Kiwis win by 32 runs in Dubai
2 months ago

South Africa vs New Zealand LIVE: Latest score and updates as Kiwis win by 32 runs in Dubai

The Independent  

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Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks obliterate Argentina to claim Rugby Championship title in style

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All Blacks come from behind to beat Wallabies 33-13 in Bledisloe Cup in Wellington
2 months, 3 weeks ago

All Blacks come from behind to beat Wallabies 33-13 in Bledisloe Cup in Wellington

ABC  

The Wallabies started fast, but ran out of steam against the All Blacks in Wellington, losing 33-13 to end a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign. 'It's hard to be a great team if you turn the ball over': Dylan Pietsch S By Simon Smale Dylan Pietsch made his starting debut today for the Wallabies. Full time: Wallabies fall short S By …

All Blacks hold on with 13 men to beat Wallabies 31-28 and retain Bledisloe Cup
3 months ago

All Blacks hold on with 13 men to beat Wallabies 31-28 and retain Bledisloe Cup

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — The All Blacks led 21-0 after 15 minutes but faltered badly in the second half, only just holding on with 13 men at one point to beat Australia 31-28 in the first Bledisloe Cup test on Saturday. New Zealand hasn’t scored a point in the final quarter of all four of their matches in the Rugby Championship this …

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country
3 months ago

Springboks gamble on second string sealing Rugby Championship in Pumas country

Associated Press  

Tip of the hat to Rassie Erasmus. The coach has stuck by his plan to give all of his South Africa squad playing time and expose new players to quality opponents, and he’s walking the walk. Even with a two-week break between games, he rested seven players who appeared in the Rugby World Cup final last year, including captain Siya …

All Blacks, Wallabies searching for winning form in Bledisloe Cup opener
3 months ago

All Blacks, Wallabies searching for winning form in Bledisloe Cup opener

Associated Press  

The Bledisloe Cup series between Australia and New Zealand comes around each year as a high point of the Southern Hemisphere rugby season. The Wallabies come into Saturday’s first Bledisloe Cup match in Sydney on the back of a humbling 67-27 loss to Argentina. The All Blacks have lost three Rugby Championship tests for the first time after back-to-back losses …

Wallabies edge Argentina to claim first Rugby Championship victory in La Plata
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Wallabies edge Argentina to claim first Rugby Championship victory in La Plata

ABC  

The Wallabies kicked over a last-gasp penalty to edge hosts Argentina 20-19 in the Rugby Championship on Saturday, overcoming appalling weather to win their first match of this year’s competition. Substitute Ben Donaldson knocked over his effort from close range with the final action of the match to see the Wallabies home in cold and rainy conditions at Estadio Jorge …

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa v New Zealand LIVE: Result and reaction Rugby Championship as Springboks mount late comeback

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South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg
3 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa spring late shock on New Zealand to claim memorable victory in Johannesburg

The Independent  

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Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Springboks rally late to beat All Blacks 31-27 for third straight time

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa cracked New Zealand late to win a gripping contest 31-27 at Ellis Park on Saturday and stay on course to win a first Rugby Championship since 2019. And that’s the great thing about this team today; we never panicked.” The first contest between them since the Rugby World Cup final in Paris in October — 13 …

South Africa roll over Australia in Perth rain to lay down convincing marker in Rugby Championship
4 months ago

South Africa roll over Australia in Perth rain to lay down convincing marker in Rugby Championship

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South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship
4 months ago

South Africa beats Australia 30-12 for second consecutive win in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — South Africa scored three second-half tries Saturday to hand Australia a second loss in two weeks, beating the Wallabies 30-12 in a rain-soaked Rugby Championship match. “It’s been an amazing two weeks coming down, getting two victories,” South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth said. It was a good squad this whole tour.” Japan-based South Africa utility back Jesse …

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks defeat Wallabies 30-12 in Rugby Championship at Perth Stadium

ABC  

South Africa have secured a sweep of the Wallabies on Australian soil, scoring four tries to nil to claim a 30-12 win in wet conditions at Perth Stadium. Wallabies winger Marika Koroibete's attempted chip and chase would have led to a South Africa try if not for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's fumble with the try line in sight. Lolesio's audacious cross-field kick …

Springboks’ 10-player team overhaul no disrespect says 32-test Wallaby
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks’ 10-player team overhaul no disrespect says 32-test Wallaby

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Wallabies lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto isn’t taking South Africa’s wholesale changes for the second Rugby Championship test against his side too personally. South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus played down talk that the changes were a sign of disrespect towards the Wallabies, saying he made the move to further develop his squad’s depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup …

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’
4 months, 1 week ago

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’

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59-test veteran Koroibete in starting side for Wallabies vs South Africa in Rugby Championship
4 months, 1 week ago

59-test veteran Koroibete in starting side for Wallabies vs South Africa in Rugby Championship

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Australia head coach Joe Schmidt has recalled 59-test veteran Marika Koroibete to the starting side in a revamped team to face South Africa on Saturday in the second Rugby Championship match for both teams. The reality is that we need to be more combative and accurate this Saturday.” Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and lock Ruan Nortje …

Springboks make 10 starting lineup changes for 2nd Rugby Championship test against Australia
4 months, 1 week ago

Springboks make 10 starting lineup changes for 2nd Rugby Championship test against Australia

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg and lock Ruan Nortje were expected to earn their first test starts in a South Africa team with 10 changes to the starting lineup which beat Australia last weekend in the first round of the Rugby Championship. “We made it clear from the outset this season that one of our main goals …

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019
4 months, 2 weeks ago

World champion Springboks seek first Rugby Championship title since 2019

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa has won two World Cup titles since it last lifted the Rugby Championship trophy in 2019. The All Blacks host Argentina later the same day in Wellington as the Southern Hemisphere nations enter a new phase of the rebuilding process that has followed the last World Cup in France in 2023 in which South …

Wallabies score four 1st-half tries to beat Georgia 40-29 and stay perfect on the season
5 months ago

Wallabies score four 1st-half tries to beat Georgia 40-29 and stay perfect on the season

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia scored four first-half tries Saturday and hung on to beat Georgia 40-29 to win its third consecutive match to start the season. On Saturday, Georgia, playing its first test match in Australia, took a 3-0 lead on a penalty goal in the second minute, but that lead lasted only three minutes before the Wallabies scored their first …

Stand-in skipper Slipper reluctant to talk about Wallabies’ 2023 woes ahead of 2nd Wales test
5 months, 1 week ago

Stand-in skipper Slipper reluctant to talk about Wallabies’ 2023 woes ahead of 2nd Wales test

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Even after 135 test matches for Australia, including 15 as captain, veteran prop James Slipper often gets tired of answering questions about the past. “I am really struggling to talk about last year,” Slipper said of a mostly disastrous 2023 that included the Wallabies failing to make it out of the group stage at a Rugby World …

Australia edges Wales 25-16 to deliver a win in Joe Schmidt’s first match in charge
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia edges Wales 25-16 to deliver a win in Joe Schmidt’s first match in charge

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Tom Wright scored a solo try to give Australia a nine-point buffer in the 69th minute and the Wallabies hung on for a 25-16 win over Wales on Saturday to start Joe Schmidt’s coaching tenure on a positive note. Schmidt replaced Eddie Jones as head coach in the wake of Australia’s disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign last year, …

Rugby revivals upcoming? Struggling Wales and new-look Wallabies meet at Sydney
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rugby revivals upcoming? Struggling Wales and new-look Wallabies meet at Sydney

Associated Press  

Australia and Wales meet Saturday in Sydney at the beginning and nearing the end of their respective seasons. The Wallabies are looking to start afresh after last year’s disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign while Wales just wants to win again. The Wallabies and new coach Joe Schmidt hope to start their season on a positive note after the team failed …

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham
6 months ago

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Depleted Wales produced a battling performance before Rugby World Cup champion South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa ultimately scored 27 second-half points without reply, yet Wales will take a considerable amount of confidence on tour to Australia despite suffering a seventh consecutive defeat dating to the World Cup. When …

Brumbies still the Australian benchmark, Reds impress in week 1 of Super Rugby
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Brumbies still the Australian benchmark, Reds impress in week 1 of Super Rugby

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The best and worst of Australian rugby was on show in the first round of Super Rugby Pacific, expressed in microcosm in a single game. It’s a good start.” It was the start of a mixed weekend for Australian teams which saw, on Saturday, the revival of the biggest derby in Australia between the New South …

SA vs AUS, ODI World Cup: ODI World Cup: Australia withstands fighting South Africa in a thrilling semifinal
1 year, 1 month ago

SA vs AUS, ODI World Cup: ODI World Cup: Australia withstands fighting South Africa in a thrilling semifinal

The Hindu  

For a few brief moments, South Africa believed that it could finally get it right in a ICC World Cup knockout match. A tame batting effort, barring a fighting century from David Miller, put South Africa on the backfoot. Follow | SA vs AUS Highlights, World Cup 2023 Semifinal Australia needed a further 20 runs with only three wickets in …

Australia edge South Africa in low-scoring thriller to set up World Cup final vs India
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia edge South Africa in low-scoring thriller to set up World Cup final vs India

Hindustan Times  

It had to be 213. But this wasn’t for the faint-hearted, warned South Africa when Tabraiz Shamsi skidded out Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell before taking off on a never-ending celebratory sprint. Australia's captain Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc celebrate after winning the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 second semi-final match against South Africa, at the Eden Gardens Stadium, …

AUS vs SA | Australia overcomes middle-order stutter, makes final
1 year, 1 month ago

AUS vs SA | Australia overcomes middle-order stutter, makes final

The Hindu  

For a few brief moments, South Africa believed that it could finally get it right in a ICC World Cup semifinal match. Australia vs South Africa | Follow live updates from the second semifinal of ICC World Cup The South Africans refused to go away quietly. SCOREBOARD SOUTH AFRICA Quinton de Kock c Cummins b Hazlewood 3, Temba Bavuma c …

Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli

Associated Press  

KOLKATA, India — Australia reached the Cricket World Cup final for an eighth time and will play Virat Kohli and India for the trophy after consigning South Africa to another heartbreaking loss in the semifinals on Thursday. Mitchell Starc’s 16 not out off 38 balls and skipper Pat Cummins’s 14 off 29 saw their team into a record eighth World …

SA vs AUS, ODI World Cup 2023: Can South Africa overcome its knockout phobia and Australia?
1 year, 1 month ago

SA vs AUS, ODI World Cup 2023: Can South Africa overcome its knockout phobia and Australia?

The Hindu  

As a semifinal clash with Australia approaches on Thursday, it is time for South Africa to confront the ghost of World Cups past. The spirit reveals the most distressing vision of the 1999 World Cup semifinal, when Allan Donald and Lance Klusener sunk into brain fade mode to let the Aussies through to the final. Travel to 2007, where a …

World Cup 2023 Semifinal SA vs AUS | Can South Africa overcome its knockout phobia and Australia?
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023 Semifinal SA vs AUS | Can South Africa overcome its knockout phobia and Australia?

The Hindu  

As a semifinal clash with Australia approaches on Thursday, it is time for South Africa to confront the ghost of World Cups past. The spirit reveals the most distressing vision of the 1999 World Cup semifinal, when Allan Donald and Lance Klusener sunk into brain fade mode to let the Aussies through to the final. Travel to 2007, where a …

AUS vs SA, ODI World Cup: South Africa’s heart-stopping rivalry with Australia may be about to spill over again in land of its rebirth
1 year, 1 month ago

AUS vs SA, ODI World Cup: South Africa’s heart-stopping rivalry with Australia may be about to spill over again in land of its rebirth

The Hindu  

The most closely watched rivalries in any sport are those with some history behind them. Now there may not be an almost militaristic jingoism that one associates with an India vs Pakistan match, but South Africa facing Australia in a World Cup still carries emotional baggage and enough needle to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Former South …

South Africa vs Australia, World Cup Semi-final: Indomitable Aussies face off against under-pressure Proteas
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa vs Australia, World Cup Semi-final: Indomitable Aussies face off against under-pressure Proteas

Firstpost  

South Africa have been the better team in the group stages but you wouldn’t bet against Australia in a knockout match. In the series between the two teams preceding the World Cup, South Africa fought back from 0-2 down to win the last three. Well… The thing is…a South Africa-Australia World Cup semi-final doesn’t always follow prevailing trends. Perhaps, the …

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup

The Independent  

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NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs

The Hindu  

Preview Even before the Men’s World Cup began, Wednesday’s clash was expected to be one of the highlights of the league stage. While New Zealand has consistently punched above its weight in the tournament, the C-word has been synonymous with South Africa ever since its World Cup debut in 1992. Add to that the fact that the Proteas have not …

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen
1 year, 1 month ago

NZ vs SA, World Cup 2023: Springboks win can inspire team to success, says van der Dussen

The Hindu  

For a country as racially and communally divided as - if not more than - any other nation, sport goes a long way beyond being just a passion for South Africa. “Obviously coming from a very divided background in the last 70 to 100 years, those sort of mindsets are still quite entrenched in a lot of communities and a …

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight
1 year, 1 month ago

Rugby World Cup final LIVE: All Blacks vs Springboks result and final score in Paris tonight

The Independent  

✕ Close South Africa players brought to tears after winning World Cup against New Zealand South Africa hung on to beat New Zealand in a tense 2023 Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France in Paris, and in doing so they became the first men’s side to win the tournament for a fourth time. South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi …

South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

South Africa hold off New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup

Al Jazeera  

Defending champions kick their way to 12-11 win after All Blacks captain Sam Cane became first player to be red-carded in a final. South Africa produced a magnificent defensive display to edge 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in a compelling arm-wrestle of a Rugby World Cup final and win the Webb Ellis Cup for a record fourth time. Frizell did come …

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become fi

Daily Mail  

The tension was so high that the Webb Ellis Cup could have been squeezed and compressed into gold bullion. Siya Kolisi has led South Africa to their second successive Rugby World Cup title on Saturday South Africa have now claimed their second successive Rugby World Cup title with a win against the All Blacks on Saturday night They defeated the …

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