Pollard’s a man of action

Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard tests the psyche of defenders, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Injury to force Meyer’s hand

Lood de Jager is set to retain his place in the Springbok starting side due to Victor Matfield's ongoing struggle with injury, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Boks owe Welsh a beating

Revenge will be on the Springboks’ minds when they face Wales in the World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Bok discipline cause for concern

The Springboks head into the World Cup knockouts having conceded more penalties than any other play-off qualifier, reports JON CARDINELLI.

‘Du Preez best I’ve ever seen’

Eddie Jones says Fourie du Preez’s peerless decision-making and execution will serve the Springboks well in the play-offs, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Boks set for double boost

Springbok lock Victor Matfield and wing JP Pietersen are likely to feature in the World Cup quarter-final against Wales, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Right man at the right time

Fourie du Preez is the right man to lead the Springboks in the World Cup play-offs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Tour tales – London (Week 4)

JON CARDINELLI reflects on miscued muggings, the Japanese bow loop, and the clamour in Cardiff.

Cheika: Wales can beat Boks

The Springboks should expect the unexpected when they come up against a well-coached Wales team in the World Cup quarter-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Wallabies shut out Wales

Australia beat Wales 15-6 on Saturday to top Pool A and avoid the Springboks in the quarter-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.