Iceman Pollard boots Boks into final
Handre Pollard kicked a late penalty as the Springboks clinched a gritty 19-16 win over Wales and a place in the World Cup final. JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium reports.
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Relentless England earn deserved reward
England’s inspired tactical variation and unrelenting physicality earned them the prize scalp of the All Blacks on an unforgettable night for the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI at the Yokohama Stadium.
‘I hope they have to play extra time’
Eddie Jones hopes that the second semi-final between South Africa and Wales drains the energy of England’s final opponent. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
Watershed weekend for world order
The trendsetting All Blacks as well as the resurgent Springboks look set to make a statement on several fronts, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.
Boks must blaze own trail
The Springboks must continue to follow their own unique path to success, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Pollard relishing Biggar battle
Handre Pollard is expecting a ‘tactical chess match’ when the Springboks front Wales in the World Cup semi-final. JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama reports.
Bench split will boost Boks’ prospects
Rassie Erasmus believes that the 6-2 bench selection tactic will improve the Springboks’ chances of beating Wales and peaking in the subsequent World Cup final. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘Brilliant’ Nienaber key to Bok success
Rassie Erasmus has praised former army buddy Jacques Nienaber for the role he’s played in reviving the Springbok brand over the past 18 months. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Kolbe injury piles pressure on back three
Cheslin Kolbe’s aerial skills will be missed as much as his attacking edge when the Springboks battle Wales in the World Cup semi-final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.
Faf laughs off box-kick critics
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk insists the Springboks are on the right tactical track and that the aerial challenge will shape the outcome of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
