Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth was named the South African Rugby player of the year during the ceremony at Multichoice City in Johannesburg on Thursday evening.
Springbok flyhalf and 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Elton Jantjiess, faces the end of his rugby career as it was confirmed on Thursday that he has been handed a four-year ban for testing positive for a prohibited substance.
South African hooker Bongi Mbonambi has refuted allegations of using discriminatory language directed at England flanker Tom Curry during their Rugby World Cup semi-final in October.
South Africa have retained their number one place in the World Rugby Rankings following their historic triumph over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final last weekend.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane expressed his enduring regret about being shown a red card in the Rugby World Cup final, acknowledging that he will carry the weight of that moment for the rest of his life.
South Africa managed to overcome a spirited effort from New Zealand as they sealed a 12-11 victory to win the Rugby World Cup for the fourth time. Watch all the key moments from the close encounter.
A spirited fight from 14-man New Zealand wasn't enough as South Africa sealed a thrilling one-point victory to clinch a historic fourth Rugby World Cup title.
Interview: The Quins flyer will be cheering on South Africa in Saturday's World Cup final against the All Blacks but before then, he will be hoping his club side can do the business against Bristol Bears in the Premiership.