# Bomb Squad, Rassie's Mindset & All Black Revenge: How The Springboks Won The 2019 Rugby World Cup

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Podcast: [For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-the-love-of-rugby-south-africa-7786065)
Published: 2026-05-12T02:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This is the story of one of the most iconic Rugby World Cup wins of all time. South Africa were not favourites going into the 2019 tournament, but turned everything around on their way to a famous win over England in the final. In this episode, Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff recall the opening game against New Zealand, the origins of the Bomb Squad and Trevor's injury that allowed him to go home and spend time with his newborn baby. Plus the incredible scenes of what it meant to Springbok fans back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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