Rugby world cup 2015
Boks ready to look abroad in search for new coach
Heyneke Meyer announced this week he will not seek a renewal of his contract.
The All Blacks became the first team to claim back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles, beating Australia 34-17.
The All Blacks made history on Saturday night by beating Australia 34-17 in the Rugby World Cup final. They are the first team to win the tournament three times as well as the first to retain it.
The All Blacks scored three tries to defeat their Southern Hemisphere foes at Twickenham.
Two traditional powerhouses with a long and acrimonious rivalry will both be competing for the greatest prize.
The Springboks beat Argentina 24-13 at the Olympic Stadium on Friday to claim the bronze medal at the Rugby World Cup.
#RWC2015: The Final
#RWC2015: The Bronze Final
Japan is preparing to host the next Rugby World Cup in 2019.
Following their disappointing loss to New Zealand, the Boks aim to finish the tournament on a high by beating Argentina on Friday.
Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula says Heyneke Meyer’s side is a strong team and will make the country proud.
Johan van Graan says Du Pree has a special talent and has an upper hand in reading the game better.
An eyebrow or two was raised as the Boks coach was effusive in his praise of Steve Hansen.
CARTOON: Southern Hemisphere On Top!
CEO of World Rugby Brett Gosper says the organisation did not hang referee Craig Joubert out to dry, adding they felt important to explain to the public about the mistake he made in awarding a penalty against Scotland.
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer named his team to face the All Blacks on Saturday, making just one change in the match-23. Victor Matfield will be on the bench as Pieter-Steph du Toit drops out.
#RWC2015: Bok team to face New Zealand
The Springboks will face their fiercest rivals New Zealand in what promises to be a humdinger of a semifinal. Players say they have upped their game.
Before taking his place kicks, Dan Biggar practices what's now been dubbed the ‘Biggarena'.