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South Africa Now Equals New Zealand In The Number of Rugby World Cups Won





Springboks became the first team to win a Rugby World cup after losing a match in the pool stages.

South Africa Now Equals New Zealand In The Number of Rugby World Cups Won
South Africa Now Equals New Zealand In The Number of Rugby World Cups Won

South Africa lifted the Rugby World Cup a record-equalling third time, after a convincing 32-12 victory over England.

Twenty-two points by Handre Pollard and second-half tries from wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe guaranteed a relaxed win for the Springboks at the International Stadium Yokohama in Japan.

Springboks became the first team to win a Rugby World Cup after losing a match in the pool stages.

Four countries have won the trophy so far; New Zealand and South Africa three times, Australia twice, and England once.

South Africa are the current champions, having defeated England in the final of the 2019 tournament in Japan.