‘Brilliant’ Nienaber key to Bok success

Rassie Erasmus has praised former army buddy Jacques Nienaber for the role he’s played in reviving the Springbok brand over the past 18 months. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

Rassie laments Kolbe’s absence

Rassie Erasmus says it is disappointing to lose wing Cheslin Kolbe to injury for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final against Wales in Yokohama.

Cheetahs back skills in wet conditions

Ruan Pienaar says the Cheetahs will back their skills and stick to their expansive brand of rugby on their three-match tour in the northern hemisphere despite the wet conditions.

Tuilagi: Game of our lives

Centre Manu Tuilagi says England are relishing the challenge of facing ‘the best team in the world’ in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama.

Ford back at No 10 for England

England coach Eddie Jones has made one change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

Petition created over Garces appointment

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.

‘They’re bloody big buggers, aren’t they?’

A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan on Wednesday.

Top Welsh site picks De Allende as top performer

A leading Welsh website has picked Springbok centre Damian de Allende as one of the six contenders to be Rugby World Cup Player of the Tournament.

Head to Head: Stay or go with Willie?

Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate whether the Springboks should persist or desist with Willie le Roux at fullback for their semi-final against Wales on Sunday.

Boks vs All Blacks in the final – bookies

The Springboks are likely to cruise past Wales on Sunday and into a final against the All Blacks, according to the bookmakers.