Throwback Thursday: De Beer’s five drop goals at ’99 RWC

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s supreme kicking performance against England in the quarter-finals of the 1999 World Cup.

Hansen laughs off Jones’ spying comments

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has dismissed close friend Eddie Jones’ claims that England’s training session was spied on as a ‘distraction’.

Ford back at No 10 for England

England coach Eddie Jones has made one change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Petition created over Garces appointment

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

All Blacks pick Barrett at flank

Scott Barrett will start at flank in the only change to the All Blacks’ starting lineup for their semi-final against England in Yokohama on Saturday.

Mehrtens: England should smother ABs

Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens believes that England should adopt a simple game plan if they are to prevent New Zealand from reaching a third successive World Cup final.

Orie joins Ospreys on short-term deal

The Ospreys have announced the loan signing of Springbok and Lions lock Marvin Orie on a short-term deal until December.

Daily wrap: Box-kicking clever

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened in Tokyo on Wednesday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup semi-final against Wales.

‘They’re bloody big buggers, aren’t they?’

A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.

Stick: We respect Garces

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick on Jerome Garces officiating in Sunday’s semi-final while Faf de Klerk discusses the impact of smaller players at the World Cup.