South Africa's Springboks floor All blacks to emerge Rugby world cup Kings in dramatic Final

Paris, 

Saturday, 28 October, 2023. 

McCreadie Andias 

South Africa's Springboks hanged their names as the world rugby kings after flooring New Zealand's All Blacks to win the Rugby world cup in Stade De France, Paris France on Saturday, 28 October, 2023. 

A reselient South African side increased their gear and grit in the dramatic final to win on a slim victory of 11 - 12 tries. 

The historic victory earned springboks their record fourth Web Ellis trophy which is the most number won by any team in the competition a landmark that earned them a kingship status. 

Both teams went into the Final with three titles each New Zealand having won the trophy in 1987,2011 and 2015 with South Africa who entered the competition as defending champions winning it in 1995,2007 and 2019.

At the end of the game there could be only one King with New Zealand entering the final as slim favourites against an inspired South African team. 

Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi lifted the Web Ellis trophy high also sealing is name as one of the greatest leading his team to a back - to back championships. 

Handre Pollard's four penalties and a red card advantage by All Blacks captain Sam Cane would have been the biggest advantage for Springboks to lift the crown on a rain-soaked stade de France. 

This is the second time South Africa have defeated New Zealand in a rugby world cup final having done the same in the 1995 Final. 

“We have the privilege of doing what we love and inspiring people from all walks of life,” he said. “It’s real for us, we care for each other, we care for our country.”Captain Siya Kolisi said in an inspiring message to the fans worldwide. 

Springboks eliminated England in the Semis a team that they had also defeated in the 2007 and 2019 Finals while All Blacks had floored Argentina in a dominant huge-margin victory in their semi finals clash. 

“We had to fight, and today as well,” Kolisi said. “I can’t believe what we did.”

After holding the trophy aloft, Kolisi kissed his right sweatband, then roared a victory cry loud enough to rattle windows in Johannesburg, Cape Town and everywhere else back home.

“People who are not from South Africa don’t understand what it means for our country. It is not just about the game. Our country goes through such a lot,” he said. “I want to tell the people of South Africa, ‘Thank you so much’. This team just shows what you can do.”Kolisi added. 

A gloomed Cane was ofcourse embarrassed by the results. 

“Extremely gutted and disappointed,” he said.

The Finals was smith's last game for the All Blacks in the competition.