Eddie Jones, the head coach, has lauded 'Bok pocket rocket' Cheslin Kolbe as a 'fantastic example' for Japan's rugby players in the Test arena, describing him as 'as strong as an ox, as fast as a cheetah, and as elusive as a ninja'. Meanwhile, the Springboks combined tactical ingenuity with 'true grit' at the 2023 Rugby World Cup to successfully retain the Webb Ellis Cup, a feat described as a 'battle of fine margins'. The year's rugby events have been characterized as 'crazy', with the Springboks' victory highlighting their ability to navigate the sport's fine margins. Jacques Nienaber, the coach of the World Cup-winning Springboks squad, has also shared his insights into the team's defining qualities.
🗣️ “He’s as strong as an ox, he’s as fast as a cheetah, and he’s as elusive as a ninja – that’s how Japanese players can be.” 🇯🇵 Eddie Jones believes he can find players like Cheslin Kolbe in Japan. 👇 https://t.co/toDrSBNkQc
Jacques Nienaber reveals the overriding characteristics he will remember about his 2023 World Cup winning squad 🇿🇦 🔎Search GOOD BAD RUGBY on streaming platforms S4 of GBR is brought to you by @ContiUK #GBR4 #Springboks https://t.co/JT73iAhFzk
The year in World Cups: how Springboks won rugby’s battle of fine margins https://t.co/W8JwPiCRyP
The Springboks combined tactical ingenuity with tenacity and true grit at the 2023 Rugby World Cup to successfully retain the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time. https://t.co/0mmkjYnHYm
Head coach Eddie Jones has highlighted Bok pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe as a “fantastic example” of the kind of player needed by Japan to be successful in the Test arena. https://t.co/JDUDzmnfSj
📰 A crazy year in Rugby https://t.co/Rtvo2EMuOU