Senior players: How Rassie revived Boks

Four senior Springboks highlight the improvements made to the culture and game plan in the two years leading up to the 2019 World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Steyn: I feel like a youngster again

World Cup-winner Frans Steyn is relishing the opportunity to represent the Springboks at a third global tournament. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Siya to lean on experienced core

Siya Kolisi has reiterated that the job of leading the Springboks at a tournament as demanding as the World Cup will be a team effort, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks first to embrace Japanese heat

Rassie Erasmus has explained the decision to arrive early in Japan and why he will split his squad over the course of the World Cup pool phase. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Kolisi: Rassie has raised Bok bar

Captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus are thrilled to hear that people are talking about the Springboks again after a difficult couple of years for the team, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Rassie’s picks are bold and balanced

Rassie Erasmus could not have selected a much stronger 31-man squad for the World Cup in Japan, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Four World Cup squad scenarios

JON CARDINELLI looks at four possible scenarios that could play out at the World Cup squad announcement on Monday afternoon.

RWC squad debate a sign of progress

The fact that Rassie Erasmus is spoiled for choice on the eve of the World Cup goes to show how far this Springbok side has come, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Cheetahs flay WP to finish top

The Free State Cheetahs claimed a 38-33 bonus-point win against Western Province on Saturday to finish at the top of the Currie Cup standings. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Boks must beware of World Cup Blacklash

The All Blacks will have a point to prove at the World Cup after a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign as well as a drop down the rankings, writes JON CARDINELLI.