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Sam Cane

New Zealand rallies behind Sam Cane despite red card in Rugby World Cup final

All Black captain Sam Cane has been surprised at the support he's received from back home following a disastrous Rugby World Cup final.

Ardie Savea

Ardie Savea already motivated for 2027 Rugby World Cup

All Black superstar Ardie Savea has been motivated by the narrow loss in the Rugby World Cup final to rivals South Africa.

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All Black captain Sam Cane in a world of hurt after being sent off in Rugby World Cup final

New Zealand captain Sam Cane was in a dark place after being shown a red card and then watching his team narrowly lose the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.

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Spectacular Springboks down All Blacks to seal Rugby World Cup glory

The Springboks delivered when it mattered on the greatest stage of them all as they hung on for a 12-11 victory over the All Blacks to successfully defend their Rugby World Cup trophy in Paris.

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Schalk Brits, Kieran Read salute Springboks for going 'all-in' with 7-1 split

Former World Cup winners Schalk Brits and Kieran Read have hailed the Springbok coaching staff for having the guts to select seven forwards on the bench for Saturday's final.

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Siya Kolisi: Springboks bracing for 'biggest game' of their lives

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi described Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand as one of the biggest matches in his life – a sentiment widely shared by his teammates.