It is with immense pride and joy that we announce the incredible victory of South Africa’s rugby team, the Boks, in the World Cup. The Boks have emerged as the champions, defeating the formidable All Blacks by a narrow margin of 12-11.
This remarkable achievement marks a historic moment for South African rugby and the nation as a whole. The Boks’ triumph is a testament to their unwavering determination, skill, and teamwork.
The World Cup final was a nail-biting encounter, with both teams showcasing their exceptional talent and tenacity.
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The Boks displayed exceptional defensive prowess, preventing the All Blacks from scoring any tries throughout the match. Their resilience and strategic play were key factors in securing their victory.
Recall that Springboks is the defending champion, and this win is a sweet addition to the team and their loyal supporters. The Boks have once again brought glory to South Africa, uniting the nation in celebration.
Commenting on the victory, Martin Johnson on BBC Radio 5 said, “South Africa have shown such confidence, when they lost in the pool it was almost like it did not matter.
“It was like ‘this is business and this is what we do.’ Whatever happened in the game they just had a little more composure, South Africa are incredibly physical and eat you up defensively.
“It played into their hands at times. They are a difficult team to beat and they have some smart players like Kwagga Smith who come on and turned balls over. They chanced around at the breakdown and forced the referee to make decisions.”
Jacques Nienaber, head coach of South Africa: “We came a long way with the players. We always planned for this World Cup, since 2018. Massive credit to our fans. They were special from South Africa, 62 million people, the videos we had to play from them. It was unbelievable.”
On the strategy: “The main thing is they’re a squad. They have been in a World Cup final before, some of them have played their third World Cup now. I think the experience pulled them through. They are an amazing bunch of guys, they are all warriors and they all love South Africa.”
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster said, “I am proud of our guys, to go down to that red card so early and fight our way back and give ourselves a chance is pretty special.
“I don’t think it went wrong in any clear way, it was a real arm wrestle, both teams had their moments. I’m incredibly proud of the way we fought and to get within a whisker of pulling it off is heart-breaking.”
On the team:”This group is very proud to be All Blacks, very proud to play for their country and have worked incredibly hard to get here.
“While I am so proud of what we did and how we worked we have to give it to South Africa, they are a quality team.
“They have had a few close victories in this tournament and are a different class. It’s special for them but it equally hurts for us. I can’t ask for much more than we did, we couldn’t put more out on the park.”
