Springboks - World Cup Winners

Well my 4 year fix of high quality rugby combat is over and it ended in victory for the Boks! The build up to the World Cup has been tumultuous to say the least. The next four years will definitely be as interesting, especially with a push in many political circles for affirmative action in the selection process. Several politicians are also pushing for the exclusion of all South African players who decide to play their rugby outside of South Africa.

South Africa not only ended the World Cup victoriously, they also won several IRB awards including team of the year, Jake White was honored with the coach of the year and Bryan Habana won IRB's player of the year - great job boks! In addition, the Boks now top the world rugby rankings, followed by New Zealand, Argentina, England and amazingly Australia at number 5!

Here are some great Youtube videos - enjoy!

Rugby World Cup Victory 2007 - Celebrations CT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQkbmkDwcos
Springboks 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfF0r5d9oR4
Race debate after SA victory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2M9LxO5HJ0
Try Savers and Rib Breakers 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALLfx2kvlLo
Springbok rugby tribute - The link is a temperamental but worth the wait!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUacdcvu-T0
RWC 2003 Best Tries
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXmorzTmLRo
Springbok Rugby Tries '05/'06
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_m_LWDeCbc
National Anthem of South Africa - AWESOME video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pVfhd1tLdU

My final thoughts on the Rugby World Cup of 2007
Op die bokke and Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika!