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.
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.
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.
The All Blacks have made two changes to their matchday squad for the Rugby World Cup Final against the Springboks at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Faf de Klerk says he has no worries about being the Springboks' only out-and-out scrumhalf for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
The stage is set for an epic battle when old rivals South Africa and New Zealand meet in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final at the Stade de France on Saturday.