Sublime Springboks make history by winning record fourth World Cup title • FRANCE 24 English

South Africa beat the All Blacks 12-11 in a pulsating final to become the most successful side in World Cup history. Leo McGuinn is joined in the studio by Mbulelo Thinta to discuss the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final.
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[@anda2736]

Wow this Mbulelo guy is a great pundit, need more of him

[@s.v.7741]

Aa a New Zealander it was anyones game.., France did not like the S.A after they defeat them, same with England. Everyone forcefully wanted New Zealand to win and S.A silenced the noise period. Its done and congrats S.A

[@ellsidedavids6861]

This is why South Africans respect New Zealanders.

[@estherdewaal9399]

Much appreciated!

[@lm_b5080]

ya bit of a bad reflection on the french that they were giving death threats to our players for beating them in a sports match..always a beautiful contest when SA plays NZ, much respect between both nations for each other & the sportsmanship

[@joycekweyama6383]

Well said. ​South Africans respect the New Zealand

[@joycekweyama6383]

New Zealand is world class rugby. !

[@justinbradfield1489]

South Africa now officially the best rugby team in the history of the sport!

[@nikkid4890]

And yet we always go into these cups as the underdogs and not favoured. I can’t work it out, especially as we are the only team to win 50% of these world cups!

[@rJBowker007]

If your measure is winning world cups then yes I agree. If your measure is your average winning % then you’re not even close.

[@SuperEdge67]

No they aren’t. They’re officially the most successful team in world cups.

[@88motho]

I really don't think we are the Best.

[@GlorysOne]

​@nikkid4890 it comes with being a Third World team I guess

[@12334ttqtqt]

Springboks do more for our country than our own government

[@Bee-dp3st]

Eish! Yeah

[@africanmamba1021]

Facts

[@stanedgie5910]

based

[@dominicm255]

Springbok rugby has not future. The country is garage and getting worse by the day. Springback

[@not.likely]

In reality, the government is bound to undermine any good done by anyone

[@caesar3909]

France booing the South Africans was uncalled for.

[@seektruth5750]

I expected nothing less from them but we don’t care. The ABs are world class opponents and are very dignified 💯💯💯💯

[@fohunter12345]

Agree, pathetic losers. Next time SA teach the French some manners.

[@mark8200]

​@@_jobrmoagree

[@ysuelt9116]

its fine....we still won :)

[@jacqloock]

Yeah, screw the French. Went from my #2 team to rock bottom, below even England. France is a truly classless society - they have no class. And they smell

[@theRealDavidn]

Pollard is the Ice Man. Just incredible

[@kathleendubois7128]

Yes he is exactly that❤🇿🇦

[@SNOK1986]

Mbulelo Thinta legend! What a guy, love his confidence in how he speaks!

[@MarionGreen-Thompson]

What team did he play for. All the commentators except NZ have called that a red card. Siya’s tackle was bended knees body bending forward. Learn the rules dude.

[@andresdeks]

SA beat every top nation to get to the final, pse give respect where it is due. ABs we never take you for granted.

[@rothnieoosthuizen3728]

Tiny correction. We faced every top nation, but lost to Ireland.

[@thembikunene4531]

So so true🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@stanedgie5910]

@@rothnieoosthuizen3728 yet Ireland still choked in the quarters which they always do.

[@rothnieoosthuizen3728]

@@stanedgie5910 I wouldn't go as far as saying they choked (unless if I was yanking an Irishman's chain). So I assume you agree with my correction of the OP's remark. Is there any other irrelevant information you would like to add?

[@not.likely]

The AB's performance was not exactly praiseworthy. They threw many opportunities away after their 'lost penalty' and incurred too many penalties. Remember, there are rules in rugby. To play with 14 men was not text book rugby, red cards being part of the game. There biggest fail was to break the Boks defence, the Boks consistently had them under pressure in the AB half. On the day, the AB's didn't play that well.

[@hlaks1207]

French high class elite rugby society booing the Springboks who represented every 3rd world nation citizen. It is a big low for Rugby France. They promote and preach values of unity in multi culturism fraternity liberty for the oppressed immigrants but this moment is not shared equally by the French crowd who have paid such premium tickets that is unaffordable and yet use this position to booo several times. I think they were booing at Mandelas rugby final speech words of unity in sports. Big class effort to All Blacks for their greatest fightback performance ever in any team sport in thus decade.

[@MM-uv6kb]

As a dual Franco South African, I'm ashamed of France and their behaviour. It highlights the differences in the two cultures. Sad indeed.

[@Smoke_C]

How can you be surprised? Wake up, mate! This is who the French are and always will be.

[@africanmamba1021]

The french and their attitude are a joke but we knew that … not the first time they show their true colours

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

​​@@MM-uv6kbAs a Franco Asian, not proud being French. Never I said I would be willing to be born and en grew up in France. Should have been in UK or another English speaking country

[@SiyaMedia]

Biggest flop is the French fans after the quarters

[@_jobrmo]

France had the best fans and crowds - vive la France!

[@SoCalDreaming87]

Almost as big as their rugby team.

[@africanmamba1021]

Well they are French …. That’s a good enough excuse in itself . Very salty . They thought they were really going to beat a battle hardened defending World Cup boks team 😂😂😂😂 yeah keep dreaming

[@africanmamba1021]

Mbolelo’s knowledge is impressive . Easy to listen to and says it how it is .

[@Bokgat]

He’s kak. A hi tackle is a hi tackle. It’s not an issue of malice or character. This is how the anc operates. It should be performance based. Pure and simple

[@petes9524]

​​​@@Bokgatbog, hy's heeltemal reg. Red cards in a RWC final, on a marginal call, no malice. Blame the ridiculous rule not the commentator talking sense. The only kak here is you with your false equivalency bringing in the crappy ANC.

[@georgekoen7414]

This is my first encounter with Mbolelo Thinta. I am going to take time to find out who he is because he seems to be very impressive.

[@sibusisonogabe2220]

He is phenomenal. Check some of the Gareth Cliff Show episodes from 2021. And his own sport podcast shows. Some guy❤

[@melaniebecker5853]

He’s awesome 👏🏼

[@georgekoen7414]

I will. Thanks.@@sibusisonogabe2220

[@ndumisomasango8545]

You can check out his podcast The MKT Show on all platforms

[@Sunflower-dt6ev]

As an All Black fan, I love what Mbulelo had to say about Foster. .I couldn't have said it any better, myself. In fact, I said as much myself. There is a huge difference between a leader & a manager. One leads, innovates, breaks through, & constantly challenges the norm. The other organises the cups of tea.

[@lm_b5080]

no worries mate, Razor is coming in now & then we'll be shaking in our boots. hope rassie stays on as that is gonna be one hell of a match-up

[@1HourOf.]

I love Mbulelo, He's so straightforward

[@Sindisile]

Very, no wishi wishi

[@arshedfazal]

No doubt. He’s the best and got that BDE

[@MikeBiagio-du6lp]

Getting a little ahead of himself though.

[@leomosia]

Really, how ?

[@MikeBiagio-du6lp]

@@leomosia According to him the Boks are already on the five in a row. Just be happy wit this one for now.

[@ncebamaqanda4454]

Why is it that you guys don't like the Springboks? Not that we care though, in SA we love our badboys !

[@wot4922]

It's just jealousy. Don't bother yourself. They're very childish. For the next 4 years we'll be hearing how the Boks shouldn't have won, that they play boring rugby and so forth. Maybe seeing a 3rd World Country ( whatever that means because of our country is the most beautiful country in the world), from Africa must probably shut up and let the colonisers win 💚💛🇿🇦

[@KO.....]

It's herd mentality a few gatekeepers/pundits from mainly northern hemisphere nations get their talking points and their sheep just regurgitate the same narrative. They don't have minds of their own.

[@andresullivan6473]

I have one thing to say to the haters. LOOKS TO THE SCORE BOARD. And what do you see. Boks win.

[@andresullivan6473]

Love us hate us we really dont care.

[@safiakhan8498]

When u understand that u will understand how people of color feel. African countries are views as being “lesser” as are people of color. It’s just an undertone that can’t be explained. Completely devoid of reality but it just is the way we are conditioned.

[@williamsamuel7085]

France booing South Africa shows that France doesn't understand Rugby. They better stay focussed on football and it's gimmicks

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

The French booed to Springboks cuz their Team were starting to lose when they realized there's much time left after 80 minutes. 29🇿🇦-28🇫🇷

[@keitumetsemabole6928]

.. it's not only rugby..even football.. look at how they treated Messi after winning the World Cup with Argentina.. they really need to do a thorough introspection..

[@Axelblaze1022]

​@@keitumetsemabole6928Even today,in the Olympique derby,one of the coaches was stoned by fans,these french fans are totally ridiculous

[@realdudevision2746]

Kicks... they left 5 points on the table. Same like when we lost too Ireland.

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

The penalty against Savea that the ref admitted was wrong was a gifted 3 to SA. Lots of moments in this game.

[@barendvanderlinde2530]

​@Samuel-bu7xr the 11 points new zealand scored was gifted to them by the ref, so what.

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

@@barendvanderlinde2530 how do you see that?

[@SoCalDreaming87]

​@@Samuel-bu7xrDoes it matter?

[@drunkensailor112]

​@@Samuel-bu7xrnew zealands try was literally passed forward

[@cherylmoss3632]

It's called character. Something that the Freñch don't have as clearly depicted by their booing.

[@_jobrmo]

lol, get over it, that's sport

[@lm_b5080]

@@_jobrmo it may be true in football, but in rugby we don't do that. it shows lack of values

[@doreenmusson4891]

What a country we would have been if the government/ politicians could have emulated the Boks.

[@africanmamba1021]

One of the strongest nations in the world for sure . South Africa has it all .

[@spgdoyle]

Mbulelo! What an insightful, knowledgeable and articulate analyst/journalist - lucky France 24, I'll need to seek out his work. I know, ethnically Irish, but I support Wales and live in NZ. Gutted for the ABs but the Boks deserved the win.

[@ndumisomasango8545]

You can check out his podcast The MKT Show

[@louisdevilliers5972]

You dont win a world cup without a reliable kicker. NZ missed two kicks. There you go.

[@theRealDavidn]

Yup. And went for the corner a few times instead of taking points. We had Pollard, the Ice Man - 4/4

[@_jobrmo]

Yeah you win it by looking like a bunch of neanderthals struggling against a 14 man team, what a drongo

[@DigsWigs2022]

quite right! very basic. must have excellent kicker. these games often boil down to that.

[@Bee-dp3st]

I was like whaaat! Missed twice? SA was meant to win this. It’s confirmed

[@PrimroseMagondo-m7r]

ABs they missed those two most important chances and the rest is history

[@sean.butterworth]

A fitting final to have the 2 greatest teams in the history of the sport pitted against each other. Hard luck All Blacks. As a Saffer I wouldn’t have been surprised had the Boks lost. ABs are the only team Saffers fear, respect and love in equal measure. Well done to our Bokke for never giving up! What a team! Now for the threepeat!

[@shaheempashua6924]

The fact that New Zealand missed two crucial kicks and lost by one is not talked about enough Imagine if that was Manie Laaaawwwwd it would never have ended 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MetYsJa]

2019 "you had an easy route to the win" 2023 "hold my brandy n coke"

[@jeanandrews106]

3:22 Mbulelo 👋 from South Africa, pleased to catch you on this show. We miss you on Cliff Central , good on you. 👍

[@MooLaa-e1s]

We one three games in a row from the quarters had the toughest run in we won each of these viral knockout games by one piint to PROVE A POINT.

[@_jobrmo]

You won by default, you almost lost to 14 man team for 50 minutes, lol - enjoy your default win because the cheating referee and his TMO goons had to hand the win to someone, lol

[@patiencemncube592]

​@@_jobrmowe are the champion 🏆

[@slagathor54]

@@_jobrmo Children shouldn't be allowed to make comments on this website...

[@_jobrmo]

@@slagathor54 ok grandpa 😂

[@marshathomas6422]

@@_jobrmo😂😂 referee’s fault ofcoz

[@gamerythings123]

I would like to honour the unsung heroes. I am extremely proud of every springboks that played in this epic final, but I would like to honour the heroes that got them here that didn't play today. Manie Libbok, Cobus Reinach, Makazole Mapimpi, Malcolm Marx, every player in the world cup sqaud and every injured player that could not be selected for the squad. Never believe that you are less than, just because you didn't play today. Know that we know you are just as responsible as those who played today for giving an entire nation hope

[@anitakennedy7248]

The fact of winning previous games by 1 point kept the Boks grounded..... they didn't become arrogant..... they knew they would have to work for victory....

[@rickblomerus696]

Even with boks not playing their best game, they were still good enough to take the cup. The last three games won with three points. They went through the hardest route and came up trumps. That says everything.

[@kufuttube]

Why do people keep saying Cane's effective shoulder charge "tackle" was not a red card? The officials had no choice. Wake up!

[@barendvanderlinde2530]

Mbulelo Thinta seens to understand that the officials don't bring intent into the game. Malicious or not they are there to act according to the laws of rugby. For over 4 years, world rugby was saying to players and coaches to bring down the tackle.

[@kalomboC]

Yeah, but you must admit the red card was harsh, especially in a final. That said New Zealand turned down an easyish penalty, missed a penalty and a conversion - 8 points left on the table.

[@jonathanvandenberg3571]

Mbulelo speaks, I listen!

[@krlauf5307]

Thank you to FRANCE! To the rugby administrators, rugby community, the people of France...this was the best organised tournament, so well supported, and put together. Very high standards throughout.

[@ecallk5544]

2019 Japan was better surely?

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

As French. Don't care what you said One of the worst Tournament

[@pietervanbreda4360]

Beat all the best to be the best

[@mariostorti5767]

Attack or defences Wins World Cups France could not defend their 6 point lead England could not defend their 9 point lead Springboks defend their 6 point lead for + 40 minutes

[@katlegomanyathi309]

Mbulelo’s insights 🙌🏾

[@sizwe1131]

Siya Kolisi is the greatest captain ever. He has surpassed McCaw now.

[@_jobrmo]

Lol, what a load of shyte

[@rothnieoosthuizen3728]

4:45 I disagree. When you ask referees to officiate according to the spirit of the law, rather than the letter, that is where you get inconsistencies. I believe World Rugby is on the right track with the tackle laws and trying to make the game safer. Still lots of room for improvement, but we need more "line" decisions and fewer "mind-reading" ones.

[@willydebeer2350]

Well played AB's. Very close there. Respect to most NZ fans. The future looks bright for rugby. You can be proud of your boys

[@Vlerkies]

Mbulelo, impressive insights!

[@phandapanda9644]

I'm rather impressed....he is zealous, eloquent and knowledgeable.

[@thato596]

french crowed was the downside. The booing was annoying and disrespectful

[@Refilwe_Fifi]

Is Jean Emile a South African Frenchman? He sounds South African

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

What is this alleged nonsense, he Cane clearly hit Kriel directly to the jaw with his' shoulder.

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

That’s correct. And the SA captain clearly hit Saveas face with his head, go figure

[@fsydon6215]

​@Samuel-bu7xr you could not even see Siya touching his nose plus he went down unlike Sam Cane which knocked his face in slow motion that his face was wobbling😂

[@andresdeks]

@@Samuel-bu7xr Chest impact first

[@SoCalDreaming87]

Correct. Turns out you can't drive your shoulder directly into an opponent's face with force. Hmmm, who knew? There was no comparison between Kolisi (who was duly punished, no complaints) and Cane. Apples and pears.

[@andilesibawu2711]

The red card might look harsh but unfortunately the laws of the game need to be correctly applied, these tackles are very dangerous and players need to be cautioned, Makazole Mapimpi broke his jaws because of such tackles, the laws must protect the players, the Boks player was lucky to escape the injury, the same happened to Bongi Mbonambi he was deliberately injured by the New Zealand player, however I still respect the Kiwis they soldiered on even they were playing with 14 men, good referring 👋👏👋👏the referee always consulted the TMO in every decision he took, New Zealand have themselves to blame by not going to the poles in 2 penalties, it backfired to them, Springboks are very disciplined when defending, if you have a chance to punish them with a kick you must not hesitate because these guys are good in defending 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@thudeshreenaidoo3330]

Wow! Thank you for this great coverage 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 The analysis is exceptional

[@martintrenches5738]

This man said "Ireland, World number 1", well correction buddy! South Africa is THEEE World number #1!

[@S31625]

Four🎉🎉

[@Readbetweenthelines1]

No. We are now, but they proved themselves time and again. Ireland, absolutely were no. 1. Anyone who denies that is delusional. However, I don't think they would survived all the way. Look at the toll put on an exhausted side like SA. Their depth was key.

[@vijedharsanvije4153]

Ireland never won the World Cup cannot be rated as number 1

[@SoCalDreaming87]

I think 4 time World Champions sounds better than "were number 1 for a little bit." Not that we have to choose, just saying.

[@user-si7ig6ul7l]

Not really NZ beat them, also if we had Pollard on that score would have been very different againt Ireland, they can’t even make it into a semi final ffs

[@stona9222]

Really a pity that French spectators were so negative, booing and whistle to make things difficult for the Boks.

[@khanyisombete9567]

Me just came in to listen your comments 😅🇿🇦🇿🇦🙏🏉

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

AB's went into complete beast mode after Cane's red. Before that it looked pretty one sided IMHO.

[@tumimekoa1326]

Can everyone stooooop saying are they worthy of the win blah blah blah did they deserve etc. They won the cup maybe its not about the stats to get a win and they've proved it thrice so it's just about the win in the end how they get there clearly doesn't matter. SPRINGBOKS FREAKEN ABSOLUTELY DESERVED THAT THEY PLAYED WITH THEIR EVERYTHING HEART AND ALL. WORLD CHAMPIONS YOU ARE STOP DOWNPLAYING YOUR VICTORY YOU BOYS FOUGHT! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦SPRINGBOKS FOR LIFE

[@shannon.00]

14 man side. All blacks should be proud for that!

[@_jobrmo]

Thanks to the French people for a great RWC, great crowd, great atmosphere!

[@rickblomerus696]

Not great crowd

[@_jobrmo]

@@rickblomerus696 Best crowd! 😉

[@rickblomerus696]

@@_jobrmo the crowd couldn't handle the boks beating their team, like the All Black supporters can't stand the boks beating them TWICE. Even with all the whining of snowflakes like you, READ the inscription on the cup. World cup winners 2023, and best team in the world, TWICE in a row. Only one team that could achieved that EVER!!!! Did I forgot to mention that the Springboks kicked All Black arse TWICE

[@MMN349]

Poor crowd, sour grapes with the booing

[@SoCalDreaming87]

​@@MMN349I do understand it though. Their team is zero star.

[@FriousBlackPanther]

French crowd booing South Africans even before the game started was totally lack of sportsmanship. French people are much better than this hostility.

[@thatohato3443]

My view about them has totally changed in this world cup🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@SoCalDreaming87]

Are they though?

[@Smoke_C]

They’ve never been good. Where do you get this notion from? Have you been to France? They’re the most inhospitable hosts of any country I have ever visited.

[@africanmamba1021]

They not … they are French .

[@marshathomas6422]

A win is a win 😂😂 heal!!!

[@combatsimulations]

Wow Wow, Mbulelo Thinta is a genius, wow wow wow!!!!!

[@gertgilich3508]

Love you guys! And may i say thank you for the (!) great commentary.

[@gertgilich3508]

Appreciated. Muchos gracias.

[@Samuel-bu7xr]

I don’t understand why the ref didn’t reverse the Savea penalty after admitting he was in a perfectly fine position?? That alone was a moment that handed the margin to SA.

[@triggasoweto6734]

That New Zealand guy who landed on Mbonambi on purpose because he knew he was only hooker, there is no way he did not do it on purpose. it was Karma

[@llewellynlockhart]

It was said that Rassie had a 8 year plan. If I'm not mistaken he took over as coach of the South African team, a year before the World Cup 2019. Then between 2019 and 2023 the world went through a pandemic which seized all sporting activities for a while. so in hindsight, South Africa won two World Cups in about 4 years only.

[@MeiA-h9r]

Mbuelelo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andresullivan6473]

Devine intervention

[@larrypize]

Try referee intervention

[@andresullivan6473]

@@larrypize whatever dont shed a tear now

[@MyAssassin15]

@@larrypize 🤡🤡🤡

[@ZambeziKid]

Devine - is that a city in Texas?

[@seektruth5750]

@@larrypizeyou should try it

[@Kirsten567]

Would've been amazing if it was hosted in SA

[@adamd4306]

Awesome win 🇿🇦🇿🇦🍺

[@dcati]

Its 5 years not 8, Rassie only become coach in 2018.

[@seankolarik4121]

This poor Saffa teying to hide his emotions, come home bro! We are 4 from 8🇿🇦

[@BrettduPlessis]

MKT, what a man

[@aprilsmith3683]

A N Y B O O I N G at any sporting event is appalling... Really France... I expected more from you... Your team deserved better from you... 🇿🇦

[@Bee-dp3st]

Yeah! That was disgraceful on their part!

[@Smoke_C]

Why would you expect more? You obviously don’t understand the French very well.

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

​@@Smoke_CWe French couldn't care less about Rugby since we failed another World Cup. Football is better and more popular 🇲🇫⚽

[@navenpillay1694]

Mbulelo Thinta - great forecast for 2027 - absolutely

[@TjakaErasmus]

New Zeeland had more than one easy penalties but decided to go for a try instead of taking the 3 points. I think that were a mistakes.

[@ellsidedavids6861]

Its was a "apparently they saying you had an easy 2019 win. Ok now prove them wrong."

[@navenpillay1694]

Mbulelo Thinta..Sam's red card might have been unjustified but justice appropriately served on the AB's looking at the way Mbonambi was taken out of the game in the first 3 minutes - a sure plan to nullify the Boks scrums and line outs knowing they had no proper replacement in the team.

[@moorhs69]

Mbulelo: nice guy but why ask someone who clearly has never read the rules if he thought a red card was the right call?

[@wammrwebi8950]

The Bok Dynasty has begun(dun,dun,dun)

[@lilyfisher9804]

Always good to be confident it would take yuh 20 yrs even to approach their record but hey if it makes yuh happy

[@mark8200]

You could be right there

[@contrarian717]

Always a good show. Great commentators

[@astronomers]

Bro needs to come back to cliff central

[@bellscafricano8942]

Well Spoken Sir. Go Bokke 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✌🏿✌🏿✌🏿 A win is a win 🏆

[@ericdavison6186]

Great show, good questions I think foster turned it around over this last 12 months. Did he bow to sam cane ? Players pressure?

[@BooklessT]

Sorry Mbuelo, it was a red. He knew (as do all professionals at this level) that by tackling high there was a risk but he balanced that with the opportunity to achieve a dominant hit. Poor decision making that cost his team the game.

[@Bokgat]

“Greatest fly half South Africa has ever produced.” How old are you Boet?

[@brandonm8416]

Correction the red cards for head contact do not consider whether it’s malicious or not under current rules.

[@IAmChosen9925]

3 time is a charm 😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@tauriquesedick2300]

Never give up psdt 😮😮machine

[@icojb25]

"Are the Springboks worthy winners?' ... Ok ... nice and biased as usual. Glad we won

[@anthonygidudu9253]

Excellent commentary 🎉

[@ellsidedavids6861]

The most against all odds win.

[@marciafmartins]

Yes yes 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@christiaanspandiel]

Why the hate so much we are I proud country we love rugby

[@mugithti]

sublime must mean something else when translated from french

[@dhirshg]

Utter nonsense - that was a red all day! Kudos to the officials for not getting sentimental about it being a final.

[@Webaus]

Good on you

[@MikeBiagio-du6lp]

The man is getting ahead of himself. Stay humble gents.

[@avrilfortuin5280]

Great insight.

[@Mzukisi_Gwata]

Agreed. I thought the red was harsh.

[@DEonaraR]

Excellent!!!! Put sports news so some forget there is a war around the corner!!!

[@cjstryder5441]

"He's not made for this role" Boks win by 1pt. Who is this clown.

[@romeoshavhani2592]

I just hate the confinement of the Springbok support (Johannesburg to Cape Town), the entire country was cheering this team.

[@marietjieventer5738]

Just to put it right, Its Nienaber leaving to the Irish, NOT RASSIE

[@gysdewet6060]

Yes we deserve to win. It was a crazy game. But NZ was not good enough to win. Both teams had chances to score but they did not capitalize . This was a true final rugby game. I did not want to see that red card but it unfortunately was a red card, Thats rugby. But nz played

[@HennieJHC]

Mbulelo Thinta you are misleading the public go and re-watch the reply it was deliberate as he swung his right arm in his face. I saw other red cards that were not even close to this one. What about the yellow on SA's hooker's leg where he has to leave the field and could not play further.

[@hotshot243]

Good show from you all

[@ladybugm6872]

Wow, not bias reporting at all, not very pro Springboks. Not the reporting that is expected from the host country. There are youtube rugby commentors who do a better job at being neutral. The Springboks play for South Africa, so it is the heart that pushes them over to win, if you look at the last 3 matches. As far as the red card goes, we all called it even before it was referred. It was an elbow straight to the head, had to be red with the rules, obviously very unfortunate for him because it obviously was not intended but it is the rule. Such a respected rivalry and what classy sportsman on both sides. Well played to both teams.