Barrett: All Blacks need to cut Bok wings’ space
Beauden Barrett says the All Blacks will be focusing on shutting down the Springboks’ outside backs in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.
Hansen: All Blacks will have chances against Boks
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Springboks’ defence will give them opportunities to attack in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.
The weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
All Blacks refute Sonny Bill injury rumours
The All Blacks have denied speculation that Sonny Bill Williams may be ruled out of the World Cup due to an injury.
Injury blow for All Blacks
Shannon Frizell has been called up to the All Blacks squad after Luke Jacobson was ruled out of the World Cup due to a serious head injury.
Five ways All Blacks may counter Bok defence
The All Blacks will have a few plans to counter the Springboks’ aggressive defence after struggling against it in their last three meetings. JOHN GOLIATH looks at five things Steve Hansen’s men can implement to get past the Boks’ potent line speed.
Mohoje to make return from injury
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting news snippets making headlines around the world.
‘Boks’ kicking game was intentional’
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks intentionally played with less possession against Japan to prepare for their World Cup opener against the All Blacks.
‘Springboks must not be too smart’
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has warned the Springboks of trying to play mind games ahead of their clash in the World Cup Pool B opener next Saturday.
Watch: All Blacks on the haka
The All Blacks explain what performing the haka means to them and go inside the origins of the Maori ceremonial dance.
