South Africa captain Siya Kolisi made history Saturday after becoming the first the country's first black captain to win the Rugby World Cup. " [The people] effectively crowned him king of South Africa," Carlin said. 00:58 mins. FT: England 12-32 South Africa; The Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa kicked off in Yokohama, Japan, at 5am ET. In a … ... Sergio Parisse scores for Italy at Rugby World Cup 2011. South Africa captain Siya Kolisi made history Saturday after becoming the first the country's first black captain to win the Rugby World Cup. YOKOHAMA, Japan — South Africa captured its third Rugby World Cup championship on Saturday, defeating a favored England team, 32-12, and extending the … South Africa won 26 … South Africa Rugby Union Team; ... H ello and welcome to the Telegraph's live text commentary of the second semi-final of Rugby World Cup 2019, which will be contested between South Africa … Munster have bolstered their South African contingent with the acquisition of two World Cup-winning Springboks. Following the end of apartheid, they hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup and won the tournament, they were champions again at the 2007 tournament in France. Monday 24 Sep 2018 Video. South Africa were one of of the 12 automatic qualifiers for the 2019 tournament. Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts the Web Ellis cup following his team's victory against England in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at … SA Rugby Travel is a dedicated travel company exclusively appointed by the SARU to manage South African rugby supporters’ travel. Gilbert launch Rugby World Cup 2019 ball. In a South Africa side packed with giants, it is the 5ft 7in scrum-half who stands out. 00:27 mins. Rugby World Cup: South Africa crowned champions as England fall short – video highlights In the end it felt as if it was written in the stars. South Africa won the Rugby World Cup for a record-tying third time on Saturday, using its power at the set piece to seize control before scoring two clinical late tries through its wingers in a … How They Qualified. SOUTH AFRICA TEAM GUIDE The Springboks go into the tournament as the form team on the … English referee Wayne Barnes has come under fire from South African fans and media for his handling of the Springboks' gritty Rugby World Cup quarterfinal win over Japan. Erasmus, Kolisi and the William Webb Ellis Cup arrive back in South Africa in the wake of the Springboks win in November. South Africa put their years of struggle behind them at the 2019 Rugby World Cup after winning against England in the final.