Watch: Federer backs the Boks

In this interview with CNN Sport, tennis legend Roger Federer – whose mom is from South Africa – said he hopes the Springboks win the World Cup.

Boks have benefited from clear communication

Rassie Erasmus’ honesty and clarity of thinking have been a boon for the Boks over the last ’17 weeks’ of World Cup-centred preparations, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Three key facets of play for Boks

CRAIG LEWIS looks at three key areas of the game that will be decisive in this Sunday’s quarter-final between the Springboks and Japan in Tokyo.

Playing Selector: Bok tight-five predictions

Ahead of this Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final in Tokyo, CRAIG LEWIS and JOHN GOLIATH pick the Bok tight five they’d like to see play against Japan.

Watch: Ndlovu Youth Choir sings for Boks

Check out this Proudly South African video of the Ndlovu Youth Choir singing for the Springboks in a call for them to bring the World Cup home.

Boks have ammunition to end Japan fairytale

Depriving Japan’s dangerous back three of possession will be a key priority for the Boks in this Sunday’s quarter-final, and places extra importance on the accuracy of their kicking and defensive game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Japan’s wild celebrations

Japan fans celebrated wildly across the nation after the home team qualified for the quarter-finals. Can you spot the one supporter doing a somersault at the famous Shibuya crossing?

‘Today was about emotion, physicality’

Check out the scenes as Japan progressed to the World Cup quarter-finals, with captain Michael Leitch dedicating the moment to those affected by typhoon Hagibis.

Boks are right to be wary of Japan

Japan’s progression from 2015 miracle workers to 2019 giant slayers is a success story that should be celebrated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Waiting game for in-limbo Boks

With the Boks bunkering down in Kobe as typhoon Hagibis looms, the big focus will be on the outcome of Sunday’s battle between Scotland and Japan if it goes ahead, writes CRAIG LEWIS.