Former Springbok Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident, South African Rugby has confirmed, the fifth player from their victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
South Africa's World Cup final match-winner Handre Pollard tells Sky Sports clinching the title with the expectancy on the squad made it "extremely special."
Bongi Mbonambi called England "unprofessional" for alleging he aimed a racial slur at Tom Curry during South Africa's Rugby World Cup semi-final win in October.
Ireland's Andy Farrell has been named world coach of the year, while New Zealand's Ardie Savea scooped the player of the year.
A first-ever Rugby World Cup final red card proved pivotal as New Zealand captain Sam Cane's dismissal saw Handre Pollard kick South Africa to a 12-11 win.
Recap the Rugby World Cup 2023 final as New Zealand faced South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris.
We look ahead to Saturday's Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand's unlikely title chance, and a South Africa bench that could win or lose it.
Jean Kleyn will represent South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final, the high point of a remarkable Test career that has seen him play for two nations.