The Barbarians have revealed three Test centurions with a combined tally of 352 caps as the first players for their squad to take on the Springboks in Cape Town next month.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus played down South Africa’s fourth successive victory over New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, paying respect to the All Blacks after the Boks won back the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has included three Rugby World Cup winners in the national squad for the first time this year as he welcomes back Steven Kitshoff, Jaden Hendrikse and Canan Moodie from injury for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship Tests against New Zealand.
New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson has named Scott Barrett as the new captain of the All Blacks.
New Zealand captain Sam Cane has been suspended for two matches following the red card he received in the Rugby World Cup final.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi thanked South Africa for inspiring them to overcome the All Blacks to record a third successive nail-biting one-point victory in the playoffs on their way to a record-breaking fourth Rugby World Cup title.
South Africa clinched a record fourth Rugby World Cup title after defeating 14-man New Zealand to retain their crown in a thrilling final in Paris.
New Zealand are reaping the rewards of a major drive to turn around a series of disappointing results and can complete the task if they win the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, two of their key players said on Friday.
Iconic American artist DJ Khaled has once again shared a passionate message of support ahead of the Rugby World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi believes the highly-anticipated Rugby World Cup final encounter against New Zealand is "probably the biggest game of his life".