Playoff will demand more of Boks

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus believes that his side’s landslide victory against minnows Canada should be viewed in context. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Reinach races to record as Boks crush Canada

Cobus Reinach scored the earliest hat-trick in World Cup history as the Springboks thrashed Canada 66-7 on Tuesday to clinch their place in the World Cup playoffs. JON CARDINELLI at the Kobe Misaki Stadium reports.

Bok bench target final flourish

The Springboks’ final World Cup pool game against Canada will provide the first- and second-choice players with different types of opportunities, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.

Boks wary of ‘quality’ Japan side

The Springboks will have much to ponder ahead of a possible World Cup quarter-final showdown against hosts Japan. JON CARDINELLI in Kobe reports.

Boks brace for heat in Kobe cauldron

The Springboks will need to adjust their approach when they meet Canada under the roof at the Kobe Misaki Stadium, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.

Can Boks block out the noise?

The Eben Etzebeth saga, as well as the social-media reaction to the ‘bomb-squad’ celebration, are distractions that the Springboks could do without, writes JON CARDINELLI in Kobe.

World Cup Tour Tales: Week 3 (Omaezaki)

JON CARDINELLI reflects on conversations about Nelson Mandela on a far-flung Japanese beach and a sleepy town with terror at its core.

DDA: Boks get 75% for Italy clash

Damian de Allende has given the Springbok performance against Italy seven-and-a-half out of 10, reports JON CARDINELLI in Omaezaki.

Rassie praises ‘wonderful’ Kolbe

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has lauded star wing Cheslin Kolbe in the wake of a fine all-round performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.

Rassie: Bok bullies on right track

Rassie Erasmus believes that South Africa ‘ticked a box’ with their uncompromising physical performance against Italy. JON CARDINELLI at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa reports.