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Stats show how ruthless Springboks were on the counterattack in 2023

Winning an unprecedented fourth Rugby World Cup title was an incredible feat by the Springboks, made even sweeter by the narrow one-point wins in each of their knockout games.

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Quade Cooper breaks silence on Eddie Jones' World Cup snub, coaching issues

Veteran flyhalf Quade Cooper has spoken out about ex-Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones for the first time since he was snubbed for the Rugby World Cup squad.

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South Africa bracing for public holiday in honour of world champion Springboks

As confirmed earlier in the year, Friday the 15th of December will be a public holiday in South Africa in honour of the Springboks successfully defending their Rugby World Cup crown.

Springboks

Schalk Burger: Springboks' World Cup victory earned through grit, not luck

Springbok legend Schalk Burger has dismissed claims that South Africa were lucky to win a fourth Rugby World Cup title in France this year.

Springboks

Handre Pollard: Hard times paved the way for Springboks' double World Cup glory

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has revealed just how driven the players were to succeed after experiencing the dark days of 2016 and 2017.

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Rugby World Cup final TMO Tom Foley steps down from position

Following the online abuse he received in the wake of the Rugby World Cup final, referee Tom Foley has stepped away from officiating Test rugby.