Jon Cardinelli

Nine-try Boks power past Namibia

The Springbok forwards laid the platform for a convincing 57-3 bonus-point win against Namibia on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at the City of Toyota Stadium.

Boks have plenty to gain from Namibia clash

The Springboks’ execution of a more versatile approach will be in the spotlight when they battle Namibia on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

Brits: ‘Boks can do wonders at World Cup’

Schalk Brits says that the Springboks will use the game against Namibia to continue their evolution towards a more balanced approach. JON CARDINELLI in Toyota City reports.

Ireland loom large for Boks

The Springboks have four weeks to sharpen their aerial and kicking skills ahead of a likely quarter-final showdown with Ireland, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

‘Brits-Boks’ have need for speed

Rassie Erasmus believes that the back-row combination of Francois Louw, Kwagga Smith and Schalk Brits will allow the Springboks to push the tempo against Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

Brits experiment points to change of gear

Rassie Erasmus may follow through with his plan to start Schalk Brits at No 8 in the next World Cup clash with Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

Elton hails ambitious Herschel

Elton Jantjies believes that his roommate and halfback partner Herschel Jantjies has taken his game to a new level over the past few months. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.

Big defeat prompts questions about tactics, selections

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be under pressure to alter his game plan and selection strategy following New Zealand and Ireland’s big World Cup wins, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.

‘Destructive’ Du Toit will fill Nyakane gap

The departing Trevor Nyakane will be missed but the Springboks have a fine swing-prop alternative in Thomas du Toit. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.