‘World Cup final defeat against Springboks still stings’ — Ardie Savea

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Ardie Savea admits he is still not completely over the All Blacks' agonising one-point loss to the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup final.

Ardie Savea of New Zealand during the Rugby Championship test match, New Zealand All Blacks versus South Africa Springboks at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday 15 July. Image: Alan Lee / Photosport

The Springboks will also welcome World Cup quarter-finalists Ireland to South Africa for a two-Test series in July.Speaking in an online conference organised by the Japan Rugby League One on Thursday, Savea reflected on the pain of losing the showpiece World Cup decider in Paris, and sees the upcoming Tests as opportunities for redemption and improvement.

 

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