New Zealand

 KYRI ELISSEOU The Springboks arrived earlier than any other team in Japan, ready to avenge their exit from the 2015 World Cup semi-finals. The technical prowess of Rassie Erasmus combined with astute team selection and implementation of the rush defense has yielded successful results and a long-awaited match against the All Blacks. The rise of Cheslin Kolbe as a match-winner has been a revelation this world cup. Kolbe, a lithe and small winger born in the Western Cape, stands 171 cm in an arena of giants. His attacking of the high ball was brilliant, beating much taller men like the 196 cm Sergio Parisse, againstRead More →