Springboks out to make history with 4th World Cup title

SPRINGBOKS GUNNING FOR BOK-TO-BOK WORLD CUP

The mighty Springboks have their eyes on the prize to win two World Cups back-to-back in France 2023. Our boys could make rugby history by bagging a record fourth William Webb Ellis trophy.

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Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber have plotted this mission since 2018, using a 5-year blueprint. Winning in 2019 was a cheeky bonus, but 2023 was always the main target. With many stars now in their 30s, this is the last World Cup for this generational squad.

PEAKING AT THE RIGHT TIME

The Springboks blitzed Wales 52-16 and notched a record 35-7 win over the All Blacks in warmups. They look primed and pumped for their opener against Scotland on 10 September.

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But losing Handré Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Lood de Jager is a major upset. Having no backup flyhalf for Manie Libbok is worrying.

SPRINGBOKS GAMEPLAN: PHYSICALITY AND DOMINANCE

As always, the Boks will use their massive pack and towering locks like Eben Etzebeth to dominate physically, it’s in their DNA says Duane Vermeulen.

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The critics might moan about the Springboks kicking plan, but it gets results when executed correctly. We’ll grind teams down with our forwards and defend brutally.

LAST SHOT AT GLORY FOR THIS GENERATION

This World Cup is likely the last rodeo for many Bok stars. With smart planning and brute strength, the Springboks can make history with back-to-back World Cups. Winning a record fourth title would be legendary.

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So, can our boys in green and gold create rugby history in France?