RWC 2023: If Boks get past quarters, they’ll go all the way — Beast

Iconic SA loosehead prop Tendai Mtawarira is assured the Springboks can defend the Webb Ellis Cup in France and declare an unprecedented fourth World Cup title.

Defending champions, the Boks, accomplished their World Cup preparations final week with a file 35-7 win in opposition to New Zealand at a sold-out Twickenham.

It was additionally an excellent way for Jacques Nienaber’s prices to serve discover of their intentions forward of a title defence they begin in opposition to Scotland in Marseille on 8 September.

Affectionately often known as ‘Beast’, the 117-Test Mtawarira featured at three World Cups for South Africa and fittingly, his ultimate look got here in the 2019 World Cup ultimate, when he demolished England’s Dan Cole to assist the Boks raise the Webb Ellis Cup in Japan.

In a wide-ranging interview with BokSquad, the former front-row behemoth touched on the Boks’ possibilities at the 2023 World Cup whereas discussing his legendary 117-Test profession.

‘Peak at the right time’

“Playing in a World Cup is unlike any other tournament, and every country really puts so much effort into ensuring they peak at the right time every four years,” he stated.

“Some groups appear to thrive on the stress of a World Cup, and others don’t, however I feel the historical past of the Springboks at these tournaments speaks for itself.

“South Africans love being backed right into a nook, and to be the wounded animal that may lash out and combat again to indicate our true character.

“I feel this Springbok group will go to France with some extent to show, and though there are some unlucky accidents, I feel there are guys inside the squad who can step up.

“I imagine if we are able to get past the quarter-final – that can doubtless be in opposition to New Zealand or France – then I feel we’ll go all the way.

“I’m going to be there, and I’ll be backing the Bokke all the way, and cheering them on to hopefully winning the Webb Ellis Cup back to back.”

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