Daily wrap: Kolbe’s timely return
SA Rugby magazine takes a look at what happened in Tokyo on Thursday as the Springboks build toward the World Cup final against England.
‘We’re all wearing the same jersey’
Bongi Mbonambi on why colour is irrelevant in the Springbok team, while Cheslin Kolbe opens up about his return from injury to feature in the World Cup final.
‘Extra motivation to win for our country’
Rassie on what another RWC win would do for South Africa as a nation and why he respects Eddie Jones for his media mind games and work ethic.
Rassie: Boks to empty the tank
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says his team will not be satisfied by a World Cup final appearance when they face England in Yokohama on Saturday.
Erasmus: Boks won’t change much
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admits very little will change in their gameplan and team selection for the World Cup final against England in Yokohama on Saturday.
In pictures: Springboks train for final
Check out some of the pictures from the Springboks’ first training session for the World Cup final against England in Yokohama on Saturday.
Kolbe fit for final
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that the Springboks will have a fully fit squad as Cheslin Kolbe has recovered from injury for the World Cup final.
Rassie: Willie’s ‘calm head’ is needed
Rassie Erasmus says the calming influence of Willie le Roux is crucial for the Boks’ back three despite the criticism the fullback has received recently.
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.
Nkosi in, Kolbe out for Boks
Sbu Nkosi will replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe in the only change to the Springboks’ starting lineup for the semi-final against Wales on Sunday.
