Crestfallen New Zealand address loss against the Springboks in Rugby World Cup final

Rugby World Cup final press conference with New Zealand's Sam Cane and Ian Foster as they address their loss to South Africa in the final of the Rugby World Cup. #RWC2023
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[@nickmatthews604]

I'm South African through and through but the All Blacks have always given world rugby followers so much pleasure and set a standard that deminstrates good character and wholesomeness. These men and their families and their country have not let themselves or world rugby done. Thank you.

[@proudkiwi7641]

No disrespectf but we will thrash you guys for the next 3 years

[@haroldharold2046]

Wayne Barnes

[@huwhodges56]

Great comment, respect to the All Blacks, congratulations to the Springboks.

[@estherdewaal9399]

I'm a very loyal South African and Springbok supporter. As always, a massive amount of respect for the All Blacks. They always give their all. So much heart and integrity. Worthy opponents, as always.

[@johntaylor3298]

As an All Black nut, congratulations to your country. We have beaten you a number of times with one or two points, your country pegged one back where it counted, well done.

[@warren1743]

As a South African I salute you. You have so much to be proud of.

[@JoseStev]

as a trisexual I salute your salute

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@JoseStev you have three wheels?

[@EditMovie17]

@@Karma-qt4ji😂

[@JoseStev]

@@Karma-qt4ji duh the clue is in the tri part

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@JoseStev you'd think so, but that also means 5 points in rugby so.....

[@brendanmoores1944]

I must applaud how gracious the All Blacks are in defeat. Absolute top sportsmen 🇿🇦🙏🏻

[@eisbeinGermany]

@@user-lp3vy1jf4x i dont agree, look what happened in the SA-Ireland game, Libbok missing i think 4 kicks, if its not your day to kick its not,

[@MR.TTT404]

​@user-lp3vy1jf4x what about the missed conversion by Richie, are you blind? Or just a one eyed cantab

[@janima5346]

​@@user-lp3vy1jf4xit's only a game after all.

[@Afriqueleblanq]

No whiners on their kant. Real men. Hero stuff indeed.

[@eisbeinGermany]

yes we all have our own, @@user-lp3vy1jf4x

[@jwarha7797]

As a Springbok supporter, I have great respect. The AB played superbly well with 14 men. No other team in the world could put up a fight like that with 14 men. They remain the best to have ever played the game. But fortune was on our side, see you in 2027.

[@jeannibarber1799]

Robbed

[@smugglerslookout9511]

Cry elsewhere

[@smugglerslookout9511]

People here giving your team plaudits and here you are making a kant out of yourself

[@smugglerslookout9511]

If you truly believe Siya and Sam's tackles were the same, then don't bother watching rugby, it's not for you.

[@Bongaboi151]

@@smugglerslookout9511 Hey there gatekeeper. Let him do what he wants. try being an American rugby fan. Even Portugal are better than the States at this sport.

[@vanessacoetzee8634]

Thank you, NZ. You are an amazing team, and it was an amazing effort. Good luck for the future. ❤🇿🇦 well done, Bokke.

[@jamiegibling3688]

All blacks where robbed

[@grahamminhinnick8603]

We will win the rwc in Australia

[@morneviljoen4789]

They might have lost the WC, but this AB team won hearts and minds. Warriors all of them, which they could not be if Sam wasn't such a good leader. Tough luck Sam. Much respect from a Saffa.

[@athollcanterbury5050]

All Black beaten by The . ℛ𝓊𝒷 ℴ𝒻 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒢𝓇ℯℯ𝓃 Outstanding Performance by *BOTH TEAMS* From the _Kapa O' Pango_ ..to.. The _Final Whistle_ If you're in Auckland ... _Salute & Take a Bow_ The ScoreCard will never show ... The Slick Skills ... The Equal match of *Power* ... The Need to Nullify Your *Pace* ... The Minute Measure to penalize your *Skill* What a *Brave Clean Battle*

[@SoCalDreaming87]

True that! We have always respected our greatest foes and there will be many more battles!

[@Afriqueleblanq]

Respect. From another Saffa. Only the AB's were worthy in every way. Huge respect for the Kiwis always.

[@henryshen5445]

No they haven’t. I’m a kiwi and they can go back to the land of long white shit.

[@antonellaluque4532]

No they didnt, your team plays dirty. Bunch of cheats.

[@angieweisswange5873]

It's a terrible shame. We as a South African group were absolutely gutted for you Sam. The silence in our room watching the red card decision spoke volumes about how we as South Africans felt too. No gloating. Just deep sympathy. You are a great captain and your team were fantastic ... and we were lucky (and grateful) to get one over you! This game could've gone either way. But 1point +1point+1point = our win. So grateful it was between our two teams. And our country really did need this

[@haroldharold2046]

"Wayne Barnes "

[@coenraadkruger2498]

A question, how do our country need this and how will sport help our country's need , the only way is Jesus our Lord and saviour

[@Hellstothenaw]

@coenraadkruger Because SA is always in the top 10 in the world list for highest crime, r***, murder , poverty etc. etc. etc. The majority of the ppl living in SA are struggling to get by. Everything surrounding SA is negative. So, when we win the rugby world cup, it is for a change a statistic that the ppl of SA can be proud of. I personally love it because it put joy in ppl’s hearts instead of the constant hate we are fed by politicians, media and movies etc.

[@gjv1854]

Speak for yourself. That's the rule no heartache from any South African.

[@coenraadkruger2498]

@@Hellstothenaw True I do understand that it brings joy for a while but with out it we can pray and still praying for hope not through sport but through Jesus Christ alone .

[@snowman01]

Even as an Aussie who wanted the Springboks to win, I really feel for these guys. The All Blacks demonstrated their talent and heart, it just wasn't their day. NZ should feel proud of their boys

[@haroldharold2046]

That's a "Wayne Barnes" comment.

[@juicybombay3534]

Wayne Barnes is a great ref and currently one of the best out there. The red card sent the ABs home. Very hard to play rugby for nearly 55 minutes with a man down. Look we had our opportunities but we didn’t capitalise. Simple as that. On the bright side we kept the Bokkes to 12 points and also scoreless in the 2nd half with only 14 men. That is a mighty fxcken effort. I’d like to see the Northerners pull that one off

[@scroopynooperz9051]

they're not very gracious in defeat though - the 2 cards for head contact were very different and they should have known how head contact has been ref'd this whole tournament. Kolisi contacted Savea he was very low, bent at the hips and it wasnt direct contact. Cane's contact he seemingly made no attempt to get low and the player took direct shoulder contact in the face so the mitigating chances were slim. All you can ask for from the refs, is consistency and they delivered that when it came to head contact. Can't blame that one on Wayne Barnes either since it was the TMO. The Boks seemed to have taken their feet off the gas when Cane was sent off though, so in the they probably made that look harder than it should have been (Kolisi could have put the game to bed but butchered it by not passing), though they got there in the end.

[@sososelana1211]

​ 😊

[@jamesrayson4478]

Definitely they scored a try that didn't count, then scored another one straight after :)

[@christellvandermerwe9107]

As a South African, I was heartbroken for that red card, felt it was HARSH. New Zealand is a top tier team, lose graciously, showed class throughout this match, no yapping and mouthing off to the refs, no fights, just class all the way! Well done NZ, we salute you and respect you always! Congrats Bokke 🇿🇦💙

[@jordipont4456]

No doubt the referees made SA win the cup : corruption ? It certainly wouldn't be the first time (1995)

[@JoseStev]

As a Scientologist I love this comment

[@seektruth5750]

@@jordipont4456you’re embarrassing, that illogic would go for the times you won as well, stop being stupid, it reflects badly on the players who actually are decent men.

[@robertjan002]

They attempted takedowns of key players with foul play to exploit the risk of a 7-1 split. Spare a thought for the legacy of honour and skill of the ABs of whom Frizzell and Cane’s cynical foul play were not worthy.

[@jancodebeer7779]

How is it corruption?? Do you feel like it was not a red card? No mitigation with that tackle... SA also got 2 yellow cards... @@jordipont4456

[@yangamagabuko6305]

As a South African. I have so much respect for the All Blacks great team . Great Coach and Captain. The people in New Zealand need to be proud of their team. It was not an easy game.

[@trishstevenson3022]

sad that Vos has sour grapes because the AB are great team

[@Hobbitsonlytnx]

I will always support the all blacks when the Springboks are not playing... not because I love New Zealand, because of the immense respect I have for the AB squad and their history. Honored to have played in you in the finals. Hope to face you again in 2027.

[@taliamikkelson8341]

Me too AB my second favorite team for life

[@joeswartz6181]

All colour team is beautiful

[@haroldharold2046]

"Wayne Barnes "

[@Woke2Broke]

@@haroldharold2046Bryce Lawrence 😢

[@Shantz-rw1xi]

As a South African im over the moon that we won, however even if NZ won it wouldnt have been a loss because the manner in which they play the game and always have a believe that they can win is inspirational in itself❤ NZ actually pushed the pedal to the metal with one man down. If there is 1 team who SA supports in rugby its the New Zealand team, much love guys well played yesterday!😊

[@craigmorgan4676]

There is no loss,southern hemisphere won,period!Gg MIGHTY BOKKE!👊🦾🦾🦾🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🏈

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Kiwi choker,s😂😂😂😂

[@Shantz-rw1xi]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 We evidently didnt watch the same game then or you dont understand the game

[@Derp846]

​@@michaelmoynihan9591thats not a nice thing to say and its not a valid or accurate comment either

[@alimcbally2339]

From South africa, I and many I know will always have a lot of respect for the All Blacks, we love you, and we hope to one day have this honour and experience to play against you again.. Awesome game.. Awesome team..❤🇿🇦

[@adventurekim777]

Thank you AB for always being so classy. I'm heartbroken for you guys. You played your hearts out. Be proud. As an SA, my heart is full we won, and our country needed this win so badly. If our teams had to lose your team, it is the one we don't mind losing too. We know when we play you guys, we are up for world-class action. Two rugby giants, two rugby legends, two of World rugby's best teams. You are both winners. My heart aches for NZ, but my heart is overjoyed for SA. We needed this! Thank you AB thank you, SA.

[@angieweisswange5873]

Spot on!

[@carmsalive]

100% agree. ❤ From a 🇿🇦

[@Driskyle]

SA fan here. Obviously super stoked for the Boks on their 4th WC title. But I was bitterly disappointed when Sam’s yellow was upgraded to red. 10 mins off the field is punishment enough I feel.😢

[@mungoblizzard6114]

Nah that’s sport! … Go off and celebrate 🎉

[@eisbeinGermany]

i agree, this law is for sissys, lol, was to harsh,

[@MR.TTT404]

Agree and Kolisi and go backs on field. Absolutely disgraceful

[@RiyadhMarthinus]

I felt the same as a South African, If the all blacks won with a red card I would respect them through and through. that would have been a spectacle, and they were very capable by scoring two tries with 14 men. unfortunate for that knock-on. However my ideal out come would have been a cardless game with a springbok victory!

[@vincentpretorius3801]

Completely agree. But...correct decision according to the rulebook

[@alangrove2642]

Look after your Captain, NZ. He’ll be back. Incredible performance by the ABs. The two teams in the tournament who refuse to die.

[@DanielSmith-hg2uc]

Really feel for you boys, as a South African I have massive respect for each and every All Blacks player. Class in victory and defeat, game could of gone either way

[@daronmann7159]

100%

[@markreynolds6220]

shit game too many cards...deregulate rugby too many technocrats

[@erhardtjoubert3455]

This is what world rugby is about. The great vs the great. Southern hemisphere dominance. 9 of 10 world cups. I hope that the Springboks stay in the championship. It would be a great pity if we were to move into the 6 nations tournament. NZ will come back at us and win the championship next year. The build to 2027 begins now. Hopefully we get another final like this again. New Zealand were hard done by, but if the roles were reversed, the same would be said of South Africa... losing a key player in minute 3, taking away our scrum and line out competition (Fourie put in a massive shift, but Bongie was supposed to go the full 80). I think the NZ powers that be made a massive blunder by telling Foster that he was being replaced. In a game with small margins... that seems like a crazy thing to do before the biggest tournament in the sport.

[@jamesrayson4478]

That's right I always say to my mates if all blacks versed the all blacks someone would win so it was a great game

[@jennygalpin1129]

All Blacks you were awesome considering what you went through back home in NZ. You are all a legend you only lost by 1 point. Sam it was only a game hold your head high.

[@user-it9vu9dh1d]

hold your head high as u follow ex-AB coach foz fozz fozzi fozzy out the door

[@arkleegan282]

They played far better without him ... He is actually in the way .. Hope he enjoys flight home

[@siyabongasikhakhane7707]

I am always on the edge of my seat whenever we play against the AB. such a great team. You have contributed so much to the sport and I love to watch you guys play. Good luck for the future, we will definitely play each other again. Well done to the Bokke🇿🇦

[@Stephen-bq4nq]

God what a tough game to watch it was always going to go to the wire. Congrats to the Boks winning three games in a row by 1 point amazing effort

[@gairoonishaboolay4331]

To be humble in defeat...We take heed. In Humbleness we respect you for the wonderful final . South Africa respect you

[@DarkMagician-105]

You gave it everything. Proud of the team. Four more years we will go again ❤

[@hokimoki3677]

What will it mean if we win next time?

[@haroldharold2046]

Doubt you will make it past pool play. "Wayne Barnes " Is finished

[@tiomiguel999]

@@haroldharold2046 If you're a Kiwi bleating about the refereeing I'd be ever so grateful if you'd pull your head in and stop making the rest of us look bad - moaning won't change the result and the fact is that our guys shouldn't have put themselves in a position to be carded in the first place - it's not the first time discipline has let us down!

[@The_Beard]

Pure class - congratulations AB for a magnificently well fought game. Your tenacity is respected. As a South African I am glad we faced such worthy opponents.

[@factthisfact]

Thank you for a great final. You guys can keep your heads high and be proud of the way you've played. Much respect. From a SA supporter.

[@Ufficine]

An Aussie, very proud of the Kiwis. Incredible passion and skill, more than good enough to be world champions but just not your day. It goes that way sometimes. Sam, it was just a tackle, you have made thousands of great ones, sometimes shit just happens.

[@christiaancoetzee2964]

Really did well AB especially with only 14 players and missing two kicks. Many people will have many answers after the fact, but it was a super tight game that could have gone either way right down to the last second. I am super proud for our win, but must say thanks for world class rugby.

[@richardmaclean6738]

So much respect for Sam. As a passionate Bokke supporter I’ve got so much respect for the ABs but especially this set of ABs led by Sam. Looking forward to meeting you again in the next Rugby Championships.

[@daronmann7159]

Agreed

[@hazewhite2681]

Not sure why Rettalick, Smith or Whitelock weren’t considered for captaincy. If anything to take pressure of this guy and let him just play footy given his return from injury

[@user-it9vu9dh1d]

was it a brain injury?

[@tiomiguel999]

@@user-it9vu9dh1d At least *he* has one...

[@jacokritzinger8030]

Saffa here. Breaks my heart to see the NZ this heartbroken. We respect you more than you know! You played heroically!

[@zworm2]

Well done ABs, Fozzie and his coaching staff. Congratulations to the Boks.

[@theborgster8497]

It's meaningless to say but I'm going to say it anyway. AB's can hold their heads DAMN high. The amount of respect we Saffa's have for you is far beyond any other. May we meet again in 2027

[@jandreneethling5664]

I’m a South African and a Bok supporter till the end of days.. This was heart wrenching.. Fozzi ol boy.. Whatever the media and everyone else says, U have my respect

[@JoseStev]

I’m a nudist Uruguayan, and I don’t support anyone really but reading these comments is lovely

[@jandreneethling5664]

@@JoseStev the last Uruguayan I dated couldn’t play Rugby for shit.. But she loved it up the arse..

[@JoseStev]

@@jandreneethling5664 the women are very ugly, congrats bok

[@suctiontomb5530]

@@JoseStevsee u again buddy 😂

[@JoseStev]

@@suctiontomb5530 sorry not following? I got owned? Is that what you’re trying to tell me?

[@steadycasemiro]

Well played NZ. Feel for the ABs. Congratulations on having a great tournament.

[@robertlancaster5447]

Much respect to Ian Foster and Sam Cane. Real gentlemen. Thank you for a great final NZ.

[@nickfzar]

What an incredible game, New Zealand can go home proud. It's always nice to win, but the spirit of the competition is way more important. I really enjoyed this World Cup, one for the books!

[@Speakthetruthplease]

Nothing but respect for our AB brothers. We celebrate today, but we share the sorrow of our your loss loss. We have always been brothers, and brothers look after each other. To my AB brotherd we salute you👏👏👏

[@jacobwinn2765]

Hold your head up Sam, no one's blaming you. Don't beat yourself up, you did amazing getting us to the final. We're very proud of our team, they've made us proud. Well done to SA, one for the ages.

[@SJ.77]

Delighted NZs chickens came home to roost - especially Foster and Ioane....zero sympathy for any of them....

[@Mo-yd8xc]

​@@SJ.77if the boks & NZ meet in a final again in the future could the boks make them 3 time losers?

[@SJ.77]

@@Mo-yd8xc haha - 100%.......the NZ team are only going in 1 direction - their Super Rugby no longer has SA teams....and Australia are also a mess.....I dont expect to see NZ in a final for a very long time - and after the behaviour of Foster and some of their players then its nothing less than they deserve..... Go Bokke!

[@hazewhite2681]

@@SJ.77I’m guessing you’d never say this to Ioanes face lol.

[@masterroshimagazines4354]

​@@SJ.77you guys only won because of suspect officiating. Nz never had a chance to get going in the first half and you actually like SA is that much superior?

[@alexhill8150]

This was a worthy final for a World Cup. A great spectacle for rugby. So many epic games in this WC. Beautiful rugby. The biggest rivalry in international rugby NZ-RSA. Huge respect for the ABs and well done Boks!

[@robonguitarnz]

It was a shit spectacle. The ref/tmo interfered with the entire game.

[@jeandelport166]

As a South African I would just like to say thank you to the all blacks for one flipping hell of a game and being just a s graceful in there loss as they are in there wins. Much love and prayers to the all blacks you guys are legends! Kia ora rawa atu ❤🇳🇿

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Immensely Proud WELL DONE at how you carry this Heartbreak with immense fortitude Just GREAT Guyz 👊🔥‼️

[@patricianyandoro1910]

It was not intentional, you were serving your country. Your team played well. You are a great and humble coach. Well done for getting to the final. From a South African

[@JoseStev]

From a four eyed traveller, I love this comment and it’s humility. Yours.

[@suctiontomb5530]

@@JoseStevI’ve seen you before !!!🤔 Oohhhh yeas the tripod Scientologist!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@christophertan5012]

In my eyes, you guys have won the world cup with your game. The way the team NEVER gave up, fought it out with just 14 players. What a great performance.

[@robonguitarnz]

Yup, SA even with all the missed calls and penalties and red/yellows cards were still inferior. 1 point. Fuck them all.

[@franskruger9295]

But they didn't!😂🇿🇦🏆

[@christophertan5012]

@@franskruger9295 Your eyes are not mine 🤣

[@dthomas99]

AB was written off at the start of this RWC, yet they went all the way, fought to the end with 14men. So proud of NZ AB team and the jersey. SA needed this victory for the country. AB and Boks define the best in rugby, perhaps in all sport for many decades.

[@Jcizzo1987]

Much respect to the ABs and the Boks but also much respect to the rugby fans. Keeping it respectful as it should be 🇮🇪

[@YungSplitty236-_-]

Welll done boys dam I was guttered about that loss and I almost shed a tear after the valiant effort from our boys with only 14 men with truly played our hearts out🇳🇿🇳🇿. But the springboks defence was absolutely superb and showed us why they are a world class team🇿🇦well done South Africa you’s played superb and show grace under pressure💪congratulations on your win boys🏆🏅

[@suctiontomb5530]

Yet with 14 men you absolutely fckn fought back at our SA team . What a spectacle that was ! … respect 🫡

[@koosvanzyl2605]

Where we were watching here in South Africa we all thought that red card was extreme. Thanks All Blacks for a good game. N Z should be proud of you.

[@koosvanzyl2605]

@@ecallk5544 must admit, to some extent rugby became a sissy game. Not what it used to be.

[@archiemolise6399]

I can assure you that theres no other team in the world South Africans have a massive respect for more than The All Blacks. They are the epitome of how rugby should be played. Great ambassadors of rugby on and off the field. Absolutely world stars. It was a game of two halves. The All Blacks gave out in the second half guns blazing. It was a game of margins and could have gone either way. NZ lads should be proud of that performance. Fortunately we made it. 🇿🇦❤️ well done AB👏 ... Though we hold RWC champions 🏆 title, NZ are still the greatest rugby playing nation of all time.

[@TC-mk1tc]

Love New Zealand. If we had lost, I would have been happy knowing it was to them. We will see you again in the next one! 🇿🇦

[@shannon.00]

Great effort to hold up that long against South Africa one man down. Still a great team & opponent 💪

[@randykatsoolis2147]

Sam as an Aussie and Wallaby supporter, you can hold your head up and forgive yourself. The AB's have provided inspiration and respect to the code for decades, you were unlucky today but you are a true champion and a fighter, take care of yourself.

[@taliamikkelson8341]

As a South African and 100% proudly Bok supporter, I agree. Unlucky on the day, no shame❤

[@SJSflight101]

Well done ABs, respect from a Saffa. I want to loose a game to you rather than anyone else in the world. ABs will be back! Love brothers.

[@hughjanus2020]

Love watching this. Thanks to the uploader.

[@B1V5Y3S2]

me as a south african, hats of to the all blacks for playing with 14 men,but still manage to give us a scare, they are also a better team who were just unlucky today.

[@MrShanenanigans]

I don’t think any rugby fan believes Sam Cain deserved a red card or would’ve hoped for that to happen. Fantastic performance from NZ and SA. Just happy we won in the end. 🇿🇦🎉

[@haroldharold2046]

BS

[@mrjl78]

What rule book are you reading from:? With the modern rules its a red all day long. Cane got away with the same cheap shot against Henshaw a few years ago but the rules have changed since. Keep up.

[@okuhtttf]

@@haroldharold2046 no man red cards can be given after a match but during a match makes for speculation or a bad atmosphere. no team wants another team to be red carded in a final especially their captain, it was sad to see and the Boks would've rather taken a victory against a full team or even a loss. we might have a bad fan base but we are purists when it comes to game play

[@Bokgat]

As a foe to the all blacks I have always liked the way nz has manned up to a defeat and been soooo humble in victory. That’s their dna. Bad luck AB’s and hope to have many more. You have a great team. Best of luck for ‘24

[@ivandeetlefs]

So much emotion, especially at the end from Foster. It is very clear what it means to them. I also respect them for wearing their medals with pride, they played a hell of a game.

[@cgfnortje]

This was tough to watch. As a South African, I feel nothing but empathy for the ABs. They shouldn't have been expected to do this post-match interview. It's almost inhumane to expect them to sit there and answer these questions. They're basically mourning. We've been there ourselves and it's extremely difficult to sit there after such a close match. There should be a rule to give the losing team at least one day before any interviews.

[@HeeniKeke]

It’s better to get them over and done with. It means players and coach team can be with their families and friends

[@Gambino88]

💯 what I hate the most is when they interview a player straight after a match when you can clearly see he's trying to catch his breath.

[@jayreddy2432]

Yes we don't want Sam carrying this loss and red card for the rest of his life. YOU did us proud Sam. Don't let this one game define you, you are every bit as good as the AB's that have worn the same jersey before you. Be proud, you are our BROTHER! Yes it's a shame we didn't win but like all other losses we will move on, we will all move on.

[@edgarj4815]

Class team and utmost respect. To the All Blacks our old and kost favourite team to play. As we know you bring the fight wow. Warrior spirit. Sam’s red was bit harsh.

[@richardboys4035]

The build up to this game was special - a celebration of Rugby's greatest rivalry and the Final lived up to expectation. As an avid Bok fan I salute the humility of the All Blacks captain and coach. Tough to have to face the press after such a close game where the stats showed your true quality and effort. You are great ambassadors of the greatest game on the planet and you will no doubt achieve much in the future. Sam Cane I feel for you - will miss you Fossie - to the Boks well done and delighted with your win. There's no greater Test than the All Blacks and we know how hard they will come back at us.

[@jb9433]

Huge credit to Sam Cane. Incredible disappointment faced head on. If there is any solace, this is an inspiration for how to deal with failure.

[@KatlegoMac]

Even if we lost as South Africa I wasn’t going to be sad when you guys won. You are a great team. 🇿🇦

[@DerangedDuif]

as a saffa, was sad to see sam get red, but all the respect to Ian and the all blacks that pushed us all the way.. we had to make 260 odd tackles!.. and we know what the score was...but it just shows the growth in this incredible team in 8weeks..they got rd then and lost with a record ... and got written off. how things have changed! i respect them so much, and hope, even despite the loss, the nz faithful will give ian, sam and the rest of the boys the respect the deserve!

[@MR.TTT404]

Pfft whatever you needed extra players

[@tiomiguel999]

@@MR.TTT404 Both teams had the same amount of players, mate. I just hope Kiwi fans can show the same humility and dignity these guys have - moaning makes us look soft - or even worse, Irish!

[@OfentseMwaseFilms]

Well done guys! You did the Best you can. You'll get them next time.

[@richardcurteis5816]

As a Saffa, massive respect to the All Blacks. There's a reason Springbok fans have such respect for you guys. Either way it could have gone, we're glad it was with you guys. Kia ora and bayete, All Blacks.

[@maverickat4544]

As a South African I am proud. But Sam's yellow card upgraded to a red card just instinctively felt wrong. There was no maliciousness on his behalf. It was a rugby incident. Would've preferred to win with all men on the park.

[@user-it9vu9dh1d]

agree not maliciousness just incompetence

[@robertjan002]

One cannot prove maliciousness but must judge the action taken. Except perhaps the way Cane looks at Kriel’s head, never drops his body, and puts a shoulder directly into his head. I say direct because it’s not as though the tackle slipped up, it started at the head. Kriel was a key player and Bongi had been removed with similar foul play. But again, impossible to prove whether Cane meant to send a jey player off the field as they had done earlier with Mbonambe.

[@ecallk5544]

One cannot prove, but one can suspect. It's got to be heart breaking to think one's cleverly getting away with ..... and still lose😉 Karma?

[@garrymack]

That's the unfortunate thing. ABs supporters feel shafted by the current system and it takes away from the winning side. 14 v 15 isn't the same game anyone that's played knows it.

[@margaretmeaker2830]

I feel really sad for Sam.. hes totally gutted- "something hes got to life with... forever ".. that really got me. Love from a South African fan. Always a pity there has to be a loser.. especially when both teams gave everything.. feel the pain of the NZ but really proud of our springboks..

[@zsj1458]

Phew! You can feel the heaviness through the screen 😵‍💫 A valiant effort from the ABs - as always!

[@alexruwhiu7384]

Well done Sam and Foz for taking it on the chin and fronting up, proud of the team playing with 14 for their Captain and Coach and taking NZ to another RWC final. Sadly couldn't win it on the day but much respect to South Africa to take 4 RWC wins.

[@user-it9vu9dh1d]

fiz and cane deluded- they think their cry baby antics and fess-up will help their self image through to another pay day. So many in NZ have opened the exit door wide for these two- buyers remorse

[@tinkalabuschagne9578]

We have immense respect for the AB team. 🇿🇦. ❣️

[@dutydruid9375]

Really tough on Sam. Great courage to turn up for the press conference. As an Englishman I know how easy it is to focus on decisions that have real impact. Two amazing teams, well done South Africa but heartfelt comiserations to the All blacks.

[@soondaybreakwillcome]

His team fought for him, they rallied because he couldn't. I think that shows who Sam Cane has been. I know much of the talk that surrounds him places him firmly in the shadow of his predecessors but he's been a great leader for this team. I hope everyone remembers his contributions helped guide the ABs all the way to this final. I hope he remembers this too and can put this firmly in the past in time. Much love to coach, captain, team and fans. It's been a world cup campaign to be proud of. Until next time 🇿🇦💛💚

[@mikefarrell526]

Great game of rugby by both teams. As a springbok supporter, Sam you have show great bloody courage by facing the press so soon after. Well done mate keep the head up and playing good rugby. As 2 proud rugby nations, you will have the support around you to bounce back.

[@coolcooper1971]

Always back Green - well done All Blacks, Win lose or Draw the respect shown between these 2 sides over the decades shows that you can half kill each other on the field and still respect and be close friends with your sporting rivals what other sport does that. Head up NZ love from a Bok Fan.

[@Saturn-6]

couldn’t be more proud of the effort the AB’s put in today. And congratulations to South Africa.

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

Choker,s hahaha

[@tiomiguel999]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 No mate - that title must surely go to former favourites and number 1 ranked rugby team, Ireland, who failed to get past QF's again! I guess NZ will have to be content with only 3 RWC titles. Enjoy the big "L" on your forehead.😂

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

@@tiomiguel999 im aussie mate..kiwi,s choked barett missed kick,s..savea world class forward pass choked mate .bunch of loser,s..choked also against French...could not beat tired sa side...kiwi,s useless choked team 😂 hahahahahahaha. Never win a worldcup again..on the demise hahahahahahaha

[@michaelmoynihan9591]

​@@tiomiguel999bye bye kiwi,s choked big time😂😂❤

[@tiomiguel999]

@@michaelmoynihan9591 What a shame you have to live vicariously through other fans' teams because *yours* wasn't good enough to beat the AB's when it really mattered. People will talk about this game for years - let's hope for your sake the same isn't true about Ireland's woeful exit at the hands of the AB's in the QF's, (again).

[@adamd4306]

Total respect for the AB’s thank you for the game you brought today, pure quality

[@chrisalheit3205]

Saffa here. Pure class Foz and Cane. Sorry boys. God bless you and your team. Sam don’t be to hard on yourself man. Heat of the moment, tough call etc.

[@-_l-_-l_-]

6:27 "Clearly they learned to fight in dark places" 😂 Such true words!

[@gavinalmeida1994]

Gave us a phenomenal workout with 14 guys on the field

[@g.h.o.s.t.o.]

Allb's heads up soldiers you made your country proud of the fact you made it to finals and you made some bokke fans day seeing yall play the way you did with 14 mean Much ❤ from🇿🇦

[@mathieuguillet4036]

It was a great final, and a testament to the All Blacks' resilience, playing at 14 against 15 as long as they did.

[@thabomathabatha4808]

As a springboks fan I absolutely love the All Blacks man. This is one World Cup that win or lose I would have been happy and sad at the same time. The All Black are always phenomenal man. It’s such a privilege to watch them play 🖤 🖤 🖤.

[@Mysterx1440]

Well played guys, you did us proud

[@tshepisosemelan]

It’s hard to eat this interview 💔. Keep your head up, you are a strong team ❤

[@drsshhhify]

Well done All Blacks . You are such gracious sportsmen and gentlemen . I respect you as a team immensely.

[@Glider34]

Please protect Sam Cain .

[@YesBruv66]

Buddy is about to get dragged to the slaughter house by nz media

[@razorrazor9238]

Another 4 years Sam, Another 4 years🤣

[@metacastid7449]

Sams a great player unfortunately compared to a legend in Mcall but he's done black jersey proud

[@sjc5978]

He doesn't need protection... if the TMO turns up in NZ he might need some security 🤔

[@shannonapaapa3374]

It’s CANE & McCaw amateur,s

[@gavincash4930]

Hard luck New Zealand. Great performance. Congratulations South Africa

[@kylelues7143]

May we always respect one another and always respect the rivalry much love and respect AB

[@foxtrott26]

No shame or embarrassment for new zealand here. They fought a hard battle and gave it everything stand tall u did ur best guys you were certainly a worthy opponent deserving of respect and honor well done guys❤ 🇿🇦❤😃💪Congrats south Africa. Heir kom die bokke. Dankie nkulunkulu(god) without you with are nothing you have unified South africa as a strong loving nation born like a fiery phoenix born in the ashes of an apartheid country whereby we celebrate together as one beautiful nation of all color culture and race to form a solid God fearing nation🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 ❤❤❤

[@rebel8481]

Both teams gave it all on the field. Well played Springboks 🎉🎉

[@johndooley7812]

Congratulations SA. NZ you played a great game, it could have gone either way. I was a Foster doubter, however hats off to you sir, magnificent job.

[@louisfield]

What a team!! Gone from people writing them off to a world cup final! Sam was unlucky with the red. Nearly did it with 14 men for 50 minutes, Absolute legends. You can hold your heads up high!

[@alcoyne3333333333333]

Respect New Zealand 🇳🇿. Respect in defeat is so important 👏..

[@MH69s]

It was impossible to beat the Springboks in this match, but damn did the All Blacks almost do it, well done to a worthy opponent❤

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Next year we have our local competition. Plenty opportunity to bounce back. Bokkie too good today. Deserved RWC champions 💪

[@VRietySociety]

AB's man fought like machines. If there is something to be learned from 1995 and 2023 is that the AB's and Boks fight like HELL till the final whistle in a final. at no point till the whistle went was the game over. you could see the stress on every fans face in every video.

[@shemotanga5719]

Proud of this team...we'll come back stronger...

[@genemurphy1658]

Best team that played rugby lost on the day.

[@SoCalDreaming87]

They will engrave that on the trophy, no worries!

[@fanusleroux]

I feel hart broken for Sam Cane, what a player! I'm a South African and Springbok supporter, but I have so much respect for this All Blacks team. Hold your heads up high boys.

[@user-it9vu9dh1d]

cane is a professional sportsman promoted way above his ability. IMO cane thought he was some guru, for years pundits, international players rugby enthusiasts have questioned why cane even in fallbacks- he seen as a liability, a passenger. All this proved right!! Cane's swagger seems to indicate he had over inflated opinion of himself and his inability to perform basis rugby skills- ABs much better team with cane following the fizzer out the door

[@Camerom500]

Sam Cane, you are an absolute Champ. SA fan, but so respectful, you can be so proud.

[@etiennecmouton]

As a born South African now New Zealander I am immensely proud being associated to both sides - massive respect and heart from both teams!