South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi will start against New Zealand in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final after World Rugby ruled there was "insufficient evidence" he used a racial slur towards Tom Curry.
All Blacks legend Dan Carter feels South Africa should start with veteran Handre Pollard at fly-half for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa scheduled on Saturday.
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams stated that they will be wary of the scrum power of the Springboks as the two teams lock horns with each other in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod emphasized on the need to have a positive start in the upcoming Rugby World Cup final against South Africa on Saturday.
World Rugby officially announced that they are conducting an investigation into the accusations made against Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi during the recently concluded Rugby World Cup semi-final against England.
England flanker Tom Curry has accused South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a 'white c**t' in their World Cup semi-final defeat on Saturday night.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi admitted that his side's indiscipline in the first half almost costed them the Rugby World Cup semi-final game against England.
South Africa kept their hope of title defence alive as Handre Pollard's decisive penalty goal in the closing stage saw them edge out England 16-15 in the Rugby World Cup semi-final. Watch all the key moments of the high octane encounter.
South Africa dashed England's World Cup dreams as a late Handre Pollard penalty snatched a 16-15 victory for the Springboks in an absorbing contest at the Stade de France.
Saturday's semi-final meeting in Paris will see the Springboks enter as heavy favourites but if there are areas where England can gain the upper hand, it could be an historic night for Borthwick’s boys.
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi insisted that the Springboks have a bigger purpose than winning trophies as they face England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Friday.
England second-row Maro Itoje expressed confidence that his side will emerge victorious in the weekend's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.