World Rugby released its dream team on Sunday after the Springboks won a gruelling World Cup campaign to settle their scores with other nations and end the global tournament as champions for a record-breaking fourth time.
However, only one Springbok player was named in the dream team: Eben Etzebeth.
The bulk of the XV comes from Ireland and France, with five players apiece. England and Argentina did not make the cut.
Our world cup winning coach Jacques Nienaber missed out on the coach of the year prize.
According to World Rugby: “Andy Farrell was named World Rugby Coach of the Year, recognising his achievement in leading Ireland to a Six Nations Grand Slam and top spot in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini for 15 months.”
The funniest thing about the World Rugby Dream Team XV is that the Boks would beat it in a test 😂😂
— Rob Forbes (@RobForbesDJ) October 30, 2023
Rugby fans from South Africa had their say about the selection and were not happy with the lack of Springboks in the team.
The dream team already won the trophy pic.twitter.com/ucSqWOhDa2
— Ava in Africa (@AvainAfrica) October 30, 2023
The Bad Guy Springboks leave France with just one player in the Dream Team of the Year after the head coach was snubbed for Coach of the Year.
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) October 29, 2023
But they also leave with the biggest prize. 🏆#WorldRugbyAwards pic.twitter.com/hB2cXvajqn
We are the champions, they can have their dream team #Springboks pic.twitter.com/YyWnWPOEKY
— Salasa (@salasa4251) October 29, 2023
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