A record fourth Rugby World Cup showed South Africa's dogged determination, which saw the team dig deep at critical moments.
Few sides have had as bruising a route to World Cup success as the Springboks in this tournament, playing against each of the other top six ranked nations on their way to the podium.
"As a South African, as a Springbok, you always believe you are going to win," said centre Jesse Kriel. There was also the confidence of being coached by a group who were both innovative and prepared to take risks, such as gambling on a lack of cover for their backs in the final."Relief is the first word that comes to mind," he said.
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