A proud Rassie Erasmus felt South Africa's team cohesion was a vital factor in their Rugby World Cup triumph.
Errors replaced excellence for England as a dominant South Africa sealed a third Rugby World Cup and a triumph of symbolic significance.
After leading South Africa to victory in the Rugby World Cup final, Siya Kolisi highlighted the impact the win could have on his nation.
South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time.
England's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations.
No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year until now.
Taqele Naiyaravoro impressed again as Northampton maintained their winning start to the Premiership season on Friday.
Undefeated Leinster made light work of the Dragons as Glasgow Warriors thrashed Southern Kings 50-0 on Friday.
A look back at the best facts and stats from Kieran Read's career, after he played his final match for New Zealand.
World Cup winner Iain Balshaw says these are exciting times for English rugby as the majority of the squad are coming into their prime.