PARIS – Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said New Zealand had taken his side to a “dark place” in the Rugby World Cup final, but praised his South Africa side for finding a way to win a record fourth title.
The Boks had led 12-6 at half-time in Paris, Handre Pollard kicking four penalties to two from Richie Mo’unga.
The sole score of the second half was a Beauden Barrett try for a New Zealand team reduced to 14 after Sam Cane was red-carded for a high tackle after 34 minutes.
“There are no ways I can explain it,” said Kolisi, who also received a yellow card in th
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