Heavy rain expected in Boks’ opener
The Springboks are anticipating wet weather conditions for their World Cup opener against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
‘Boks not looking beyond first game’
Hear what Damian de Allende, Matt Proudfoot and Frans Malherbe had to say in the lead-up to the Springboks’ highly anticipated World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.
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.
De Allende excited by SBW challenge
Springbok centre Damian de Allende is looking forward to potentially clashing with All Blacks midfielder Sonny Bill Williams in Saturday’s Pool B opener.
Boks expect All Blacks attacking evolution
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they are anticipating something new from the All Blacks attack in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.
Faf: One moment will decide Yokohama showdown
Faf de Klerk expects a stroke of luck or a refereeing decision to separate the All Blacks and Springboks in the World Cup Pool B opener. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Boks to target All Blacks halfbacks
The Springboks have made their kicking and defensive intentions clear ahead of the campaign-shaping match against the All Blacks on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Stick: Ref must treat Boks, ABs as equals
Mzwandile Stick has called for the match officials to treat the Springboks and All Blacks as equals in the big Pool B opener in Yokohama. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
Watch: Springboks training (Monday)
Watch the Springboks prepare for their opening match of the Rugby World Cup against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday.
Watch: Boks look ahead to WC opener
Hear what Mzwandile Stick, Steven Kitshoff and Pieter-Steph du Toit had to say in the buildup to Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks.
