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.

Saluting Brussow, the Springbok terrier

Heinrich Brussow’s intelligence and character enabled him to leave an underrated mark on Springbok rugby, writes DYLAN JACK.

The global game must continue to grow

Steps must be taken to ensure that the global game becomes more competitive before the next World Cup, writes former Bok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine.

There is work for Boks to do

There are a number of technicalities that the Springboks need to be very cautious of when taking on Wales this Sunday, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Analysis: Savage Boks making their mark

The Boks’ brutal defence, mauls and power game was a thing of beauty in the World Cup quarter-final against Japan, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Springboks need to find an extra gear

The Springboks are unlikely to move away from their rigid game plan against Wales but they have to try to mix it up a bit for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

RWC XV: Backline of the quarter-finals

Staff writer DYLAN JACK selects a backline from the individuals who have been impressive in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Gift of the giver

Rassie Erasmus has broken the curse of the numbers-based transformation agenda, writes RYAN VREDE in the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine.

Rassie should make bold selection calls

Will Rassie Erasmus risk a controversial end to South Africa’s 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign to give the Boks their best shot at bringing the trophy home from Japan, rugby analyst ZELIM NEL asks.

Ambitious Boks must be ruthless 

The Springboks’ ticket to the World Cup final hinges on a sharper attacking and aerial display against Wales, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.