Sharing the leadership load

The Springboks will benefit from a strong leadership core at the World Cup, writes former captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.

Back to the future

There are several signs pointing to another successful Springbok World Cup campaign, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

‘Bring-it-on’ attitude will serve Boks well

The Springboks have embraced the magic as well as the mayhem during an eventful buildup to their World Cup opener, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

To the letter of the law

Players and supporters need to familiarise themselves with World Rugby’s foul play rules, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.

Boks running on confidence, unlike ABs

If any team can beat the All Blacks, it’s the Springboks. And with the energy surrounding the Boks and, conversely the questions surrounding 2019’s All Blacks, it seems like this will be the case, writes JAMES DALTON.

Baby oil gives World Cup different feel

Welcome to the Rugby World Cup in the Land of the Rising Sun, where baby oil could be a key ingredient in lifting the William Webb Ellis trophy, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Newlands rise to Chester for last time

From tears and sorrow to smiles and warm applause, Chester Williams’ Newlands farewell was fit for a hero, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Chester’s legacy will live on at UWC

Chester Williams may not have had the ‘biggest calves’ in the world, but he was definitely a larger-than-life figure during his time at the University of the Western Cape, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Where the top teams stand

JON CARDINELLI considers where the top nations should rank going into the World Cup in Japan.

Boks are big in Japan

Defeat at the hands of Japan at the 2015 World Cup is ironically paying dividends for the Springboks now, writes JOHN GOLIATH.