Cobus Reinach, who scored two tries as the Springboks clinched back-to-back Rugby Championship titles with a thrilling victory over Argentina, says the work is far from over as they now turn their attention to a five-match tour in November.
Two-try scoring Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has described the team’s historic feat of winning back-to-back Rugby Championship titles as “surreal” and said the achievement had yet to sink in.
The Springboks made history on Saturday night, clinching back-to-back Rugby Championship titles for the first time after a thrilling 29-27 victory over Argentina at Allianz Stadium.
New Zealand climbed to the top of the Rugby Championship standings after defeating Australia 28-14 at Optus Stadium on Saturday. Despite the All Blacks’ victory, the advantage still lies with the Springboks, who only need to beat Argentina at Allianz Stadium in London to retain their title.
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi remained humble about the prospect of possibly becoming the first Bok team to win back-to-back Rugby Championship titles when they line up against the Pumas in the grand finale of the competition at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, and stressed that the quality of their performance was their main driving force going into the Test.
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi shot down the favourites tag as the team prepares to face Argentina in their Rugby Championship decider in London on Saturday and said they expected an arm-wrestle of a match and full-out retaliation from the Pumas.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende and prop Thomas du Toit stressed that the team had put their 67-30 victory against Argentina in Durban behind them and said they expected an enormous battle against the Pumas on Saturday when the Rugby Championship concludes at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
The draw for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 will take place on Wednesday, 3 December, and the format for the expanded edition with 24 teams has been unveiled.
The eThekwini Municipality confirmed that Metro Police, working with various law enforcement agencies, successfully recovered R1.1 million worth of counterfeit Springbok-branded merchandise following a major sporting event in the city.